On Apr 24, 9:30 pm, cad <c...@gamewood.net> wrote: > > Would there be anything wrong with a single Hard Drive, partitioned > between TM, and Bootable backup ???? > [maybe even a 'few' bootable partitions' for several choices.]
That is a very good start with good habits. But an advantage of separating the bootable backup from the TM backup is that when one of those external drives fails, you still have the other one available. Also, it is best to connect the bootable backup drive to the computer ONLY when actually doing the backup or a recovery. Disconnect it from both the machine and AC power when it is not running. I clone three or four Macs to separate, bootable partitions on a drive about once a week. Some folks do it more frequently. Some folks keep two bootable backup drives, having one off-site in case of calamity at home base. By its nature, a TM external drive is connected to both the computer and AC power at all times, making it vulnerable to lightning and power hits. I have all four Macs running TM to a Time Capsule. Al Poulin -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
