Re: close call with disaster

2005-11-13 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Backup Drive #2 is disconnected except for when the backup is done. Backup Drive #1 is usually connected and available, to ease workflow. When I'm going to be away for any time, Backup Drive #2 and the redundant backups on DVD/CD writable media go off-site for safekeeping. (I replicate import

Re: close call with disaster

2005-11-13 Thread George Sinos
Godfrey - Just a couple of questions. Do you disconnect the backup drives when you're not using them? and Do you take anything off site? GS

Re: close call with disaster

2005-11-13 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Here's my procedure: 1) Download PEF files to External Backup #1. 2) DNG Convert new PEF files to DNG files in new subfolder of current year folder on internal drive. 3) synchronize PEF archive on External Backup #1 with External Backup #2. 3) Sort, edit, whatever to new work on internal dri

Re: close call with disaster

2005-11-13 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Thanks for sharing your experience. Good lesson for everyone. The pics are great too. Glad it all worked out and the party looks to have been more than a success. Gaurav On 11/13/05, George Sinos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Short version - > > The hard drive on which I store my photos crashed.

close call with disaster

2005-11-13 Thread George Sinos
Short version - The hard drive on which I store my photos crashed. I restored the backup copy and didn't lose anything but time. At the same time I discovered a "hole" in my backup process and plugged it. Long version - Late last Saturday afternoon I returned from a surprise party. The family