(1) In my office, I stand by every 30 computers are networked.
(2) We use a backup software which we compress the files and take bkup (crash) and keep it in another machine (one among the 30 computers). This procedure we followed for a long time. Because of this set of 30 computers, hard drives are more or less full now.
(3), I tried to make a backup of DVDs. First, I transfer the files to the system through the network. Then, I will try to write backup files to a DVD. Most of the time, the DVD becomes corrupted. I checked the operating system (Windows 98) and the DVD software (Nero) for any errors found and they are OK. But since the system is networked and connected to the Internet, multi-tasking will continue. The system has "AMD AMD Athlon XP (TM) 2000" processor, and it has 128 MB RAM.
(4) Now my question is that I have done something wrong?
(5) The system configuration is low for writing DVD files larger than?
R (6) Are there any easy ways to take bkup?
(2) We use a backup software which we compress the files and take bkup (crash) and keep it in another machine (one among the 30 computers). This procedure we followed for a long time. Because of this set of 30 computers, hard drives are more or less full now.
(3), I tried to make a backup of DVDs. First, I transfer the files to the system through the network. Then, I will try to write backup files to a DVD. Most of the time, the DVD becomes corrupted. I checked the operating system (Windows 98) and the DVD software (Nero) for any errors found and they are OK. But since the system is networked and connected to the Internet, multi-tasking will continue. The system has "AMD AMD Athlon XP (TM) 2000" processor, and it has 128 MB RAM.
(4) Now my question is that I have done something wrong?
(5) The system configuration is low for writing DVD files larger than?
R (6) Are there any easy ways to take bkup?
4 comments:
(From old blog's comments)
Computers are certainly low-end for writing DVDs, especially if you can not prevent them from being used for other processes during the burn.
DVD backups are generally unreliable, unless you burn it, then check fully the disc. (Some applications will burn went ok, then check, but a copy of the DVD files on the hard disk will return CRC errors.
Without firing out to update all computers on the network, you can use an online backup service as they under Windows 98 clients and have very reasonable rates.
backups will be automatic and would not interrupt the user. Best of all, you should have the backup off-site construction, depending on whether you need or HIPAA compliancy just want to ensure that your data is always available.
(From old blog's comments)
With the information you gave (and this is a good dose of info) that I would like to make two suggestions.
First, updating the PC doing the fire. If it is a Win98 PC era, it is probably not powerful enough to DVD burning reliable. Even a low-end modern office (as Dell from $ 300) would be an improvement. sure it is running WinXP Pro (or Vista)
Secondly, to burn with your PC "offline". backup on the PC and then remove it from the network (if not interfere with the burning) and create the DVD.
While other, your system sounds like it should work for small workgroups situation as you. one thing that you have not mentioned that you might consider. sure that all the backup CD that you create are stored somewhere outside of the building own. If the building burn, be affected by a tornado, flood, etc., you do not want your DVD backup only to be destroyed and the building. If you do not do that, I strongly recommend. I think that using
(From old blog's comments)
Acronis products help you a lot in this case.
Discover the following excerpts from their site. Essentially you would have a central server with their app Management Console, which you would manage activities backup and restore. Then, each of your workstations have 30 Windows Agent component, which would allow them to be saved from a distance.
You can be the backup files on a disk USB hard (practical and portable, and you may have several readers to share easily and take off-site in case of bad weather is coming, or any other case where you need to evacuate), or you could be writing Ought the files on the server from which the management console is created, and who, from one machine to burn to a DVD-R.
A note about your current system with the drive DVD, processor speed is fine, but you need a lot more memory to write DVDs without mistakes! Test with a minimum of 512 MB, ideally 1 GB or more. You can also upgrade to Windows XP.
I used Acronis products before and so far have not had any bad experiences with them. I strongly suggest to explore these options:
"Acronis Management Console
The Acronis Management Console allows remote administration, ensuring that all systems on your network, regardless of your area and the structure of the working group, can be accessed and managed from a single location.
How Acronis Management Console Work?
Step 1: Install the Acronis Management Console on any machine on your network.
< br> It is important to note that the management console can be installed on as many machines as you need. For example, if you have three officers manage your backups, you can install the management console on the three systems used by these directors. Furthermore, this component can be used to manage servers and workstations running Acronis True Image.
Step 2: Open the management console and install Acronis True Image on Agents remote systems to your network.
Step 3: Begin system management, backup scheduling, recovery and remote systems to your network. "
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"Acronis True Image Windows Agent
The Acronis True Image Windows Agent is a component of Acronis True Image that allows you to remotely manage the tasks of backup and restore Windows systems on your network .
How Acronis True Image Windows Agent?
Step 1: Open the Acronis True Image Management Console and select the components to install Acronis to a remote computer
Step 2: Select the Acronis True Image Agent and the remote computer where you want to install the agent
Step 3: Install the agent on the remote machine
Once l Agent is installed, you can manage backup and restore the system from Acronis Management Console. officer performs all the tasks on the remote system. "
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(From old blog's comments)
I can also recommend you to pay attention to Acronis products. I had a problem with backing up data from three computers to another network. With Acronis products from the safeguard procedure is automatic and I do not need to spend time to perform backup tasks by myself. Here you can read about Acronis products:
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