Sync Toy – mirrored backups for SBS2003 or PC’s
October 21, 2009 by admin
Filed under Backup, MS SBS2003, NT Backup, Sync Toy 2.0
My favourite solution at the moment for backing up data is as follows.
Use NT Backup to copy files to an external drive that does not get disconnected from my server/host PC.
Then use Sync Toy V2 to copy files (schedules task using batch file) to the drive which I take offsite everyday.
It’s important to make [...]
WinXP – Backup / Transfer Files and Settings to New PC
August 24, 2009 by admin
Filed under Backup, MS WinXP Home, MS WinXP Pro
Well some of you need this.. like me; and so I have added the link for how to transfer files and settings to a New Windows XP PC.
This can also be used for backing up your Windows XP Settings and data.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/293118
Cheers, josh
Backup List for Windows Vista Business / WinXP PC
August 18, 2009 by admin
Filed under Backup, MS Win Vista, MS WinXP Home, MS WinXP Pro
So you want to backup your PC’s Data and settings.. hahaha.. sorry, I get a bit sarcastic with age. One thing I can tell you, is that unless you stick to the most basic setup, you probably are going to miss something in your backup. There will be some little program you rarely use (and [...]
Backup your MySQL Database
July 2, 2009 by admin
Filed under Backup, MS SBS2003, MS Win2K3, MS WinXP Pro, MySQL, Scheduled Tasks, Scripts
Ok, so you have a MySQL installation, and you want to backup your precious data, but you don’t know how.
My Solution has some dependancies.
a. Install your SQL application as a Service, so that you can start and stop it on scheduled command. You will need to do your own research to learn how [...]
End of Media encountered while backing up to non-removable media.
July 2, 2009 by admin
Filed under Backup, MS Exchange 2003, MS SBS2003, MS Win Vista, MS Win2K3, MS WinXP Home, MS WinXP Pro, NT Backup
So your backup is failing.. and this is the error in the event log: “End of Media encountered while backing up to non-removable media.”
NB. I am referring to an error caused, when writing to hard disks (as backup), as opposed to tapes. Tape users, may find little to no help from this post.
It could be [...]
Private File Storage
July 26, 2007 by admin
Filed under Backup, Remote Storage
http://www.adrive.com/ (5oGb Free Storage for Personal Users) Cheap for Business
http://www.filezoom.com/
http://www.snapdrive.net/
http://www.drivehq.com/
