backups

[Bernard Lis]

I don't understand why backups shouldn't be diligent!! It's not a major thing to do. Tape backup drives are inexpensive and can back up the entire server including all databases, word documents, etc. AND it's automatic!!!   I insist all my clients have at least 7 tapes --  One for each day of week  M-F,  1 for end of month,  1 in case a tape goes bad.   I show them how to check to make sure that they did get a backup and have them check it each morning.  I also see them or call them every so often and ask if they checked their back up.   I will admit that sometimes they forget to change the tape but they should do that right after they check the back up.   In addition to the tape backup, I also schedule an automatic backup of just the R:Base databases onto one of the workstations hard drive.  This way I can play with it without interrupting their work.   So be diligent, insist they do this, and keep tabs on them!!!   Bernie Lis Megabytes, Inc.