Idea of backup

Does anyone has experience in performing this kind of backup?( I have ECC 5.0 running on Win/SQL)
Image of whole windows system(after every windows system change)
MS SQL backup of SID database(daily)
In the case of emergency I could restore image of windows and
actualize SAP data
Thank you in advance

There are numerous vendors that provide backup software. I would suggest that you discuss options, etc with your SAP Acct Mgr.

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I want to make a copy of my Time Capsule backups

Good day.
I have 2 directors with Macbook Pro's. They both back up via Time Machine to a Time Capsule.
Basically they wanted me to in a sense 'archive' a backup from time to time of the Time Capsule...the reason for this:
1. The time capsule automatically deletes old information when the drive gets full
2. They want a 'monthly' backup of the backups on the Time Capsule in case the capsule crashes tomorrow and one of the MAC the next day, they want to be able to get another capsule, copy the archive back and restore from it.
I know this seems very improbable but I am in South Africa and with the power / electricity issues we have here, I have seen my fair share of the weird and simply "whats the changes" scenarois to understand their concern.
All the posts I've come across all explain how to MOVE the time machine backups to a new destination - to create a new time capsule or time machine backup to a larger drive, etc etc. All I want to do is simply copy whatever is on the time capsule to another drive, but keep using the time capsule as per normal..kind of like a simple file copied backup of whatever is on the capsule.
Let me know if this is possible? My best guess would be to follow the process of changing the backup as per the posts I have come across to point to a new drive...let it copy, and then point the backup back to the original time capsule again.
My only fear is that its going to them do the copy process twice...which when 1Tb could be laboursome to say the least...especially to and from a time capsule on a 10/100 network!
Thanks!

My best guess would be to follow the process of changing the backup as per the posts I have come across to point to a new drive...let it copy, and then point the backup back to the original time capsule again.
My only fear is that its going to them do the copy process twice...which when 1Tb could be laboursome to say the least...especially to and from a time capsule on a 10/100 network!
Thanks!
Mountain Lion allows TM to backup to two different locations.. You can use the TC and a USB disk plugged into the TC.
It can then swap itself around or you can physically move disks around when you want to retain data.
Your guess.. of using the copy the backup to another location will also work.
Let me suggest it is no bad idea to backup.. a disk image with a different utility.. superduper does disk images only for free.. and you can do it from disk utility itself. A disk image can be far easier to recover from then TM which can be several hours and even then lots of stuff seems to need manual moving around.

How can I recover texts & contacts on iPhone 5c after syncing it with an old iPod touch backup?

I used to have an old LG flip-phone and an iPod Touch. I lost the iPod Touch about six months ago. This week I got my iPhone. I had to go to the Verizon store to have them take all the contacts off the LG phone and put them onto my iPod.
I had painstakingly pared down my iTunes music library to choice selection of checked items that were small enough to fit on the iPod touch. I didn't want to go through that process again, so I hooked my iPhone up to my computer for the first time, opened iTunes, and synced with the iPod touch backup on my computer. It would have been smart to have backed up the iPhone first, but I didn't. Since I couldn't text with the iPod Touch, it didn't occur to me that the existing texts on my iPhone would be overwritten.
Now all the media files and apps from my old iPod Touch are on my new iPhone 5. The new iPhone apps I downloaded yesterday are on there, too. But the contacts and texts have vanished.
To review: no iTunes backup of iPhone data. No iCloud backup, either-- I've never used iCloud before.
I downloaded Wondershare's iPhone Data Recovery program and used it to scan data on the device. The scan shows 0 contacts and only the 2 text messages that I've received this evening. Curiously, it does have my entire call history from the last week.
So is there any way to recover the texts from this last week?
This seems pretty hopeless but I thought I'd try. Thank for your help.

You are correct. There is no other way to recover this material, and yes it would have been a good idea to backup the iPhone prior to the restore. Remember that a restore to a previous date deletes everything on the device and puts it back to the state of things on the date you choose. The texts and contacts would be gone. Did you possibly sync the contacts with a supported application on the computer? That is the only other way to recover contacts. They are designed to be synced with a supported application on the computer, or with a cloud service such as iCloud, Google or Yahoo.

What is the best media to use for backup

I want to back up my computer including for data, photos and videos (from my camera). I recently read that its a good idea to backup photos because apparently they can become corrupted and I want to do a backup of the HD anyway. What is the best type of Disc or DVD to use? I'm including the specs for the drive I have as some of you may already be familiar with. I know a little bit about using computers but have had trouble determining on which format best fits my needs. Thanks in advance for the advice.
Apple® - MacBook® Air External DL DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive
PRODUCT FEATURES
Multiformat support
For DVD+R/R DL/RW, DVD-R/R DL/RW and CD-R/RW formats.
Up to 6x maximum DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL write speed
Up to 8x maximum DVD+R and DVD-R write speed for fast disc burning.
Up to 8x maximum DVD+RW and up to 6x maximum DVD-RW rewrite speed
To erase discs and write new data to them quickly.
Up to 8x maximum DVD-ROM read speed
For fast operation.
Up to 24x maximum CD-R write speed
Delivers quick disc burning.
Up to 16x maximum CD-RW rewrite speed
So writing new data to discs is a snap.
Up to 24x maximum CD-ROM read speed
For optimal performance.
USB interface
Allows for an easy connection to your computer.
Apple, PowerBook, AirPort, FireWire, QuickTime, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. MacBook, SuperDrive and iLife are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Some of the decision of what drive to choose depends on whether you are going to use two drives, or just one.
I prefer at least two. One for a Time Machine backup done routinely, and another cloned image, updated periodically. If you are going to use two drives, then I think that using a bus-powered drive for both is much less risky. If this is the case, LaCie, Hitachi, Iomega, Seagate all make good drives for this. I would avoid Toshiba and Western Digital Passport drives (elements drives are OK).
If you are just using one drive, I've heard some reasonable arguments against using a bus-powered drive. But even more so, just using one drive is much more risky, IMHO. This is because you are probably going to use Time Machine, or another solution to perform "incremental" type backups. All to often, when it comes time to do a full system restore with an incremental backup, do you hear of a corruption that prevents that restoration. That is where a cloned image comes in so handy. You can use the tested clone to make the inital restoration, and then often successful in getting just those critical additions on the incremental backup to save you.
Western Digital Elements desktop drives are OK and inexpensive*. On the higher end are the LaCie, or the Hitachi/G-drive desktops.
There have been a lot written lately about Hard Drives becoming much more expensive for the next several months. It seem that certain Asian manufacturers, especially thailand, have had some serious weather isssues that have hampered capacity greatly. That LaCie Thunderbolt drive I first posted about has increased in price by $100 since that post. And I see other brands inching up their prices. This is consideration of how fast you may want to move on this decision.
*Disclaimer: No matter what brand of external drive anyone promotes or criticizes, there are an equal number of people who will disagree. If I say I have had good luck with a brand, I have no doubt that someone will come along and say that it is the worst drive imaginable, and their favorite brand is the only way to go.

Lion won't install can't select hard drive that is used for time machine backups

I installed Lion, agreed to the eula but both drives are greyed out. My Macintosh HD - ( this dirve is used for time machine backups) and my external drive (this drive does not use the GUID Partition Table scheme...). Though I don't use time machine, I tried turning it on and selecting the external drive with no luck. I'm stuck - any ideas?

"Backups.backupdb" if the file in Time Machine. As the discussion says, you have to find that file and trash it. Try spotlight to locate it. If that does not work, down load OmniDiskSweeper from the Internet (free) and go through an organized search to find "Backups.backupdb". If that takes too long or is too tedious, then if you have everything backed up, erase the HDD and start from square one.
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Guys can you help me, i have problem regarding on syncing of my apps in my ipad it usually stops on step 4 saying determining apps to sync then its stop... can anyone have an idea..i already reset the setting of my ipad

ys can you help me, i have problem regarding on syncing of my apps in my ipad it usually stops on step 4 saying determining apps to sync then its stop... can anyone have an idea..i already reset the setting of my ipad

Hello Violet03,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!
I would recommend a few things here. If you havent already restart both your computer, and the iPad.
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Restarting your device
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red "slide to power off" slider appears, and then slide the slider.
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
If that doesnt work then close all the apps that are running on the iPad with this process:
From the Home screen, click the Home button twice.
Tap and hold on the app.
When it starts to jiggle, tap the to close it.
Double-click the Home button and try opening the app again.
From: iOS: Force an app to close
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5137
And if the issue persists it might be a good idea to backup and restore your iPad in iTunes with this article.
iOS: How to back up and restore your content
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
All the best,
Sterling

HT1766 Restore previous backup

I lost my data (contacts, messages etc) while I updated software. After that I tried several ways to see my data on the itune. I repeated backup and try to resore but could not get the data that I first backuped for updating software. I am very much ignorant with the backup and restore issues. How do I get back the data from previous backup.

It's very simple, restore the device using the backup.
Are there any errors when restoring the device?
It may honestly be too late though because you stated "I repeated backup and try to resore". That'a s bad idea because backups almost always append to and overwrite the existing backup.

BACKUP failed to complete the command BACKUP LOG

Getting BACKUP failed to complete the command BACKUP LOG qoemetrics for our Lync Server 2013 SQL 2012 mirror. No backups defined on mirror. Any ideas?

BACKUP DATABASE [rtcxds] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\rtcxds_backup_2014_01_22_085201_7525216.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'rtcxds_backup_2014_01_22_085201_7525216', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [rtcshared] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\rtcshared_backup_2014_01_22_085201_7575240.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'rtcshared_backup_2014_01_22_085201_7575240', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [rtcab] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\rtcab_backup_2014_01_22_085201_7625117.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'rtcab_backup_2014_01_22_085201_7625117', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [rgsconfig] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\rgsconfig_backup_2014_01_22_085201_7665100.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'rgsconfig_backup_2014_01_22_085201_7665100', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [rgsdyn] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\rgsdyn_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8005299.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'rgsdyn_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8005299', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [cpsdyn] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\cpsdyn_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8045296.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'cpsdyn_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8045296', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [xds] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\xds_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8095321.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'xds_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8095321', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [lis] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\lis_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8135340.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'lis_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8135340', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [mgc] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\mgc_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8185450.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'mgc_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8185450', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [LcsCDR] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\LcsCDR_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8225412.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'LcsCDR_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8225412', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [QoEMetrics] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\QoEMetrics_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8265396.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'QoEMetrics_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8265396', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [ReportServer] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\ReportServer_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8315433.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'ReportServer_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8315433', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO
BACKUP DATABASE [ReportServerTempDB] TO DISK = N'B:\Backups\ReportServerTempDB_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8355531.bak' WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'ReportServerTempDB_backup_2014_01_22_085201_8355531', SKIP, REWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10

I have a blue box on screen headed ICloud Backup.

It states Ipad not backed up for two weeks.
Pressing the OK buutton in this box gets no response and I cannot access the Ipad screen.
The device is in use daily, so no idea why backups not happened.
Ian

Great, problem solved, many thanks.
Ian

Observed the Forum dialogue abt upgrading from OS10.4.11 to 10.6. Noted 10.6 available still making 10.5 redundant. What is best procedure for actually taking in the 10.6 w/o causing havoc for my 10.4.11 applications=backup reformat the HD or what??pls.

In planning to upgrade from OS 10.4.11, to 10.6 Snow Leopard , which now seems to be due I am a bit anxious not to confuse my current
data storage of pictures, films, music, documents and graphics.
My query centres around: Must I fully reformat my HD, have major backups done and set aside, before inserting
my 10.6 diskette? must I uninstall certain programs before just backing up?
OR
will I come across to the Snow Leopard by just entering it over my old 10.4.11 left still in place.
My iMac desktop is 6 years old, dec. 2006, Intel duocore. I kindof hope not to have to buy another one quite yet..
Please wise men/women advise!?

I am a bit anxious not to confuse my current data storage of pictures, films, music, documents and graphics.
Be certain to have at least 2 backups, one a clone of the drive that you can boot from.
Must I fully reformat my HD...
No.
have major backups done and set aside, before inserting my 10.6 diskette?
Not unless all your stuff is important... meaning a very good idea to Backup first.
must I uninstall certain programs before just backing up?
Mostly not a worry, some 3rd party things will likely need updating after the Install.
My iMac desktop is 6 years old, dec. 2006, Intel duocore.
If it's a core Duo & not a Core2Duo, then it'll only run in 32 bit mode.
Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
General requirements
   * Mac computer with an Intel processor
    * 1GB of memory (I say 4GB at least, more if you can afford it)
    * 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
    * DVD drive for installation
    * Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
    * Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?...
http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
It's been pulled from the online store & Apple Stores, so you have to call Apple to buy it, last I heard.
Call Apple Sales...in the US: 1-800-MY-APPLE. Or Support... 1-800-275-2273
Other countries...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57

How do I transfer files form a time machine backup disk to a time capsule disk to retain older backup data?

I have just purchased a Time capsule and wish to transfer old backups to the new system, but the disk image does not appear except during backups and even then will not allow backup files to be copied across from the old Backups.backupdb to the new one as was possible before.
Any ideas?

Backups are stored differently on a drive that is connected directly to a Mac compared to a network drive like the Time Capsule. Things can get real complicated depending on exactly what you are trying to do.
See Pondini's excellent document....Time Machine -- Troubleshooting for specific details about this subject:
http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/18.html

I want to backup my iPad 2 to my PC

I have instructions but need a part (more on that to follow). I did some reading and it appears you can't do a compete backup like on a PC. Something about restrictions set forth by Apple. I read about various programs.. So I'm wondering; which program do you recommend, if I need one? The instructions I have refer to iTunes, then click Devices on left and I forget the rest. Seemed easy until I read not all is backed up..
The part I need is a USB cord for iPad to PC. I only have male to male for PC.

When you create the backup, that backs up your email account settings as well. It doesn't save the email messages themselves, but it saves the account settings. Your contacts, notes, Safari Bookmarks, Safari History, app data and app settings .... And more are contained in the backup.
When you sync your iPad, that should transfer all of your apps into iTunes on your computer. That in essence is how your apps are "backed up". They are saved in the iTunes library on your computer. So no you do not need a list of your apps. You can find that list in your iTunes account.
So.... Backup, transfer purchases and the sync your iPad and all of you app data and device settings will be in the backup, and all of your iTunes purchased content will be in your iTunes library. You will be good to go.
Connect the iPad to your computer with the cable and launch iTunes (if it doesn't start up on its own). If the iPad syncs automatically, so much the better because it should backup and transfer the purchase into iTunes. But just to be safe, after the sync completes - while the iPad is still connected to your computer and with iTunes still running, right click on your iPad under the Devices heading and select - Backup. Let the process complete. Then right click on the iPad under the devices heading again and this time select - Transfer Purchases. Let the process complete. Sync the iPad one more time and then you can eject the device.
You will now have a current backup - and all of your iPad purchase content will be in iTunes on your computer.
Are you really still running iOS 3.1.2? Do you want to update the iPad and is this why you want to backup everything? It's a good idea to backup no matter what, but I'm curious as to where all of this is headed.
You can read this to see what is contained in the iTunes backup.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946

Clearify a idea

I have a idea: link backup or redundant
two site, on site A I have a main server and on site B the backup server. I think that is posible when server A go down, the router on site A forward to router B.
Thank
Juan

If you are using Intercluster trunks then it is possible.

Purchased backups

Maybe I am misunderstanding the idea of "backups" but should a backup disc actually play music? When I put mine in my CD changer it sounds like a loud electrical motor (no music).
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should a backup disc actually play music?
No.

TS3992 Do I have to restore from backup before I upgrade

I backed up my iphone for the 1st time in the cloud in order to do a software upgrade and save what I have, however I do not know if I have to restore from
backup and have tried to do so but can't figure it out or maybe I don't have to do so. I am new to iphone.
Gerrie

To take the matter a little further while it's not required to backup it's foolish not to if you have information on your computer that you care about such as photos, music, financial records, personal information etc. MacWorld magazine from time to time runs articles on backup strategies. The easiest method is using Time Machine, here is a brief Time Machine Tutorial tutorial. Many others (including myself) will create a bootable clone which is an exact duplicate of the internal HD created on an external HD using software such as SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner as Dave mentioned. And other use redundant backups using different tools such as TM and a bootable clone. The reason why is backups can fail too.
I would recommend taking a little time and reading at least one of these MacWorld articles, they'll give you some ideas for backup strategies and I think you will see a common thread, that being redundant backups are wise.
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