On Tue, 27 Jan 2004, Terry Collins wrote:
> DaZZa wrote:
> > It all comes down to what you weant to spend. The way to minimise the
> > chance of data loss best is to do a full backup, every day, and never
> > recycle media - but this gets _damn_ expensive!
>
> The real expense is system(s)/network down time, if any. So run it while
> you sleep.
>
> For a home system, with blank CDs @35c each, it is so cheap. Just buy
> 100 in bulk and 100 plastic sleeves (or use sadwich bags). By the time
> you use them up, the next lot will be cheaper.
Yes, if you have such a paucity of data you can fit a backup onto a CD.
When you're talking 200 gig a day or more, then you're talking somewhere
between $50 and $150 per tape, per day {depending on drive type}, it adds
up _real_ quick.
DaZZa
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