[dba-Tech] Once and for all time: server backups

It's probably to do with using RAID or scalability of sizes etc... Most home users aren't going to be backing up several Terabyte RAID arrays, where as companies may well do.


Jon

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From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve Erbach
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 5:27 PM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Once and for all time: server backups

Max,

Well, that's a good question.  Apparently there *IS* a difference.  Casper and Acronis sell versions specifically for servers.

Steve Erbach
Neenah, WI

On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 11:19 AM, Max Wanadoo <max.wanadoo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Why is a  server any different?
>
> Max
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve
> Erbach
> Sent: 12 January 2010 17:11
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Once and for all time: server backups
>
> Rocky,
>
> On individual workstations I'm sure that just about ANY
> clone/image-type program works just fine.  It's on a SERVER that the problems crop up.
>
> >> this place sounds like an idea opportunity to get your foot in the
> door by doing a lot of pro bono stuff for them. <<
>
> If I knew something substantive about Windows Server maybe that would
> be true.  This backup thing defeats me.
>
> >> How's the job hunt going? <<
>
> Nada.  I've officially applied for 94 jobs since I was downsized.  In
> 35 days it'll be one year since that event.  I'm more-or-less
> operating as a sole proprietor again with two of my oldest clients
> keeping food on the table.  The big question mark, of course, is what
> to do if a health emergency happens.  No insurance to somewhat offset
> the possible huge financial burden.  In a few months we'll be able,
> maybe, to afford private insurance to cover serious hospitalization.
>
> Regards,
>
> Steve Erbach
> Neenah, WI
>
>
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