NAS for offsite backup

What is the best way to setup two Cisco NAS boxes over an internet connection to provide a seamless backup solution?

Take a look at the "Setting Up Remote Replication - video application note" in the Technical Resources area.  This will walk you through replicating data between two Cisco Smart Storage devices.  Replication can be done locally or over the WAN connection.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10817/prod_technical_reference_list.html

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  • Development System Backup - Best Practice / Policy for offsite backups

    Hi, I have not found any recommendations from SAP on best practices/recommendations on backing up Development systems offsite and so would appreciate some input on what policies other companies have for backing up Development systems. We continuously make enhancements to our SAP systems and perform daily backups; however, we do not send any Development system backups offsite which I feel is a risk (losing development work, losing transport & change logs...).
    Does anyone know whether SAP have any recommendations on backuping up Development systems offsite? What policies does your company have?
    Thanks,
    Thomas

    Thomas,
    Your question does not mention consideration of both sides of the equation - you have mentioned the risk only.  What about the incremental cost of frequent backups stored offsite?  Shouldn't the question be how the 'frequent backup' cost matches up with the risk cost?
    I have never worked on an SAP system where the developers had so much unique work in progress that they could not reproduce their efforts in an acceptable amount of time, at a acceptable cost.  There is typically nothing in dev that is so valuable as to be irreplaceable (unlike production, where the loss of 'yesterday's' data is extremely costly).  Given the frequency that an offsite dev backup is actually required for a restore (seldom), and given that the value of the daily backed-up data is already so low, the actual risk cost is virtually zero.
    I have never seen SAP publish a 'best practice' in this area.  Every business is different; and I don't see how SAP could possibly make a meaningful recommendation that would fit yours.  In your business, the risk (the pro-rata cost of infrequently  needing to use offsite storage to replace or rebuild 'lost' low cost development work) may in fact outweigh the ongoing incremental costs of creating and maintaining offsite daily recovery media. Your company will have to perform that calculation to make the business decision.  I personally have never seen a situation where daily offsite backup storage of dev was even close to making  any kind of economic sense. 
    Best Regards,
    DB49

  • RAID for offsite backup?

    Hello! My question is not specific to Xserve, but the OSX software RAID provided by Disk Utility. I posted on the 10.6.2 installation and setup board, but was recommended that I post here instead. So here goes...
    I'm planning to use 2 external drives with Time Machine. But I only plan to keep one of them always connected to my iMac and the other stored somewhere safe (connecting periodically to sync up). The reasons being the usual ones for an offsite backup. And need I say that one of my computers has also been the unfortunate victim of a lightning strike? Ouch!
    So instead of having to change the target drive in TM every time, I was hoping to set up a mirrored RAID using Disk Utilities. But I would only keep one drive connected at all times, while the other would be connected periodically to sync up.
    Is this doable? Would the second drive automatically mirror the first one when I connect it? Would I keep getting warnings/errors from OSX that the other drive isn't connected? Appreciate your opinions on this. Thanks!

    Don't go there. Seriously.
    Breaking a mirror should never be considered part of your normal workflow, but that's precisely what you're proposing here - periodically breaking the mirror to take one of the copies off-site.
    It might not bring you seven years' bad luck but it is asking for trouble.
    IMHO your best bet is to periodically clone the Time Machine disk to the second disk using Disk Utility.app, asr or any of the numerous disk clone apps out there (Carbon Copy Cloner, Synchronize Pro, etc.).
    In this way Time Machine can continually backup to its own disk and you take periodic snapshots of that disk on your own schedule. Don't try to get Time Machine to backup to two disks (either alternately or via mirroring).

  • How do people backup iPhoto library for offsite backup?

    I use time machine for a local backup and I also copy the iPhoto library to another external USB HDD for extra backup.
    So I know you should also have a backup offsite in case of disaster. So how do people do this? What methods, cloud? External HDD? DVDs? Etc and where do you keep it?
    What I'm thinking is as the iPhoto library can become very large 100's of Gb it's not easy to backup to say the cloud or to DVDs (is this possible at all?), how do I do this?
    Also once copied to say another external USB HDD, every week it changes so do I have to do a full copy of the library again everytime?
    Cheers

    My Library lives on my iMac. It’s Backed up to two external hard disks every day.
    These disks are permanently attached to the iMac. These back ups run automatically. One is done by Time Machine, one is a bootable back up done by SuperDuper
    It’s also backed up to a portable hard disk when ever new photos are added. This hard disk lives in my car. For security, this disk is password protected. For this job I use DejaVu because it makes a simple back up that is clear and can be tested easily without doing an full restore.
    I have a second off-site back up at a relative’s house across town. That’s updated every 3 or 4 months.
    My Photos are backed up online. Personally I use SmugMug but there are many options including flickr. However, check the terms of your account carefully. While most sites have free uploading, you will often find that these uploads are limited in terms of the file size, or the bandwidth you can use per month. For access that allows you to upload full size pics with no restrictions you will need to pay.
    Every couple of months I test the back ups to make sure they are working correctly. It’s very easy to mis-configure a back up application, and the only way to protect against that is to do a restore.

  • How to copy the disc for offsite backup?

    I would like to copy my new 10.4 system disc to keep as an offsite backup, as you are legally allowed to do, but can't, as it's copy protected. Will Apple FedEx me a new one if my original gets scratched, free of charge?

    I can't speak for Apple, but I don't think there's any copy protection on the disk at all.
    My iMac can't read the Apple install disks (no visible scratch, but there's just a few CDs and DVDs the drive can't seem to read -- yeah, I know I should get the drive replaced). So, I have a home-brew Linux box that I used to burn a copy of the disks (I can read the copies on my iMac just fine). Assuming you can read the disk, you ought to be able to create and image of it and burn that to a CD or DVD without a problem as a back-up.

  • How do I archive 60 gig of photos to DVD for offsite backup?

    I have about 60 gigs of photo I'd like to back up for offsite storage. What's the best way to do it?  I'm thinking DVDs, but wonder about comoression options.

    Best way? A Hard Disk formatted Mac OS Extended (Journaled). It's faster, way more convenient and much easir to keep updted. More reliable too.
    FWIW: My Library lives on my iMac. It’s Backed up to  two external hard disks every day. These disks are permanently attached to the iMac. These back ups run automatically. One is done by Time Machine, one is a bootable back up done by SuperDuper
    It’s also backed up to a portable hard disk when ever new photos are added. This hard disk lives in my car. For security, this disk is password protected.
    I have a second off-site back up at a relative’s house across town. That’s updated every 3 or 4 months.
    My Photos are backed up online. There are many options: Flickr, Picasa, SmugMug etc. However, check the terms of your account carefully. While most sites have free uploading, you will often find that these uploads are limited in terms of the file size or the bandwidth you can use per month. For access that allows you to upload full size pics with no restrictions you may need to pay.
    Every couple of months I test the back ups to make sure they are working correctly. It’s very easy to mis-configure a back up application, and the only way to protect against that is to do a trial restore.
    Backing up to DVD presents no compression options.
    Regards
    TD

  • Best strategy for offsite backups

    I am using TM on an external hard drive (call it #1) with my iMac, however I want to store a backup offsite, in the event of a fire, etc.
    Can you use TM on one machine to make back ups on multiple different external hard drives (not necessarily at the same time)? Is this the best way to back up offsite, by using TM to make an extra external hard drive backup that I would store elsewhere?
    If I use TM, would I get another external hard drive (#2), then turn off TM, disconnect external hard drive #1, plug in #2, then turn TM on, then have it do a full back up, then turn TM off, then disconnect #2, reconnect #1, and turn TM back on?
    Let's say #2 has been off site for a month (while #1 has been running with TM on the computer) and I want to update #2. Is the best way to erase it, and do a full back up? Or, after a month, can I just plug it in and let TM do an incremental backup? Does it matter that TM has been doing backups with #1?
    Sorry for the confusing questions.
    Thanks for any advice.
    Lee

    Agreeing with Kappy that your "secondary" backups should be made with a different app. You can use Disk Utility as he details, or a "cloning" app such as CarbonCopyCloner or SuperDuper that can update the clone periodically, rather than erasing and re-copying from scratch.
    [CarbonCopyCloner|http://www.bombich.com> is donationware; [SuperDuper|http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html] has a free version, but you need the paid one (about $30) to do updates instead of full replacements, or scheduling.
    If you do decide to make duplicate TM backups, you can do that. Just tell TM when you want to change disks (thus it's a good idea to give them different names). But there's no reason to erase and do full backups; after the first full backup to each drive, Time Machine will back up only the changes made since the last backup +*to that disk.+* Each is completely independent.

  • Problems connecting an external drive (NAS) for TimeMachine backup

    Hi everyone,
    I have bought a Verbatim MediaShare, and want to use it as a media NAS, but also as a source for TimeMachine.
    I have created an administrators account on the MediaShare NAS, and then launches the Verbatim application "ComputerBackup"
    The application first verifies the user account on the MediaShare, and the administrator account is accepted:
    I then click the "next" button:
    Click the next button again, and then get the following (Safari launches, and I get the -1409 error. from MountVolume.app):
    When i click the "edit-buttun" (redigera) in the error message window, the Appelscript interpretor starts:
    MountVolume.app gets stuck on the row "open for access myPrefsFile". The value of myPrefsFile is:
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    MediaShare Desktop Applications/ComputersBackup.app/Contents/MacOS/Configure Time Machine.app/Contents/MacOS/MountVolume.app/Contents/MacOS/settings.txt
    The file "settings.txt" really exits in that location, and the content of it is: NETBIOS=MEDIASHARE2
    The content is probably of no interest, since the error is caused when opening the file for access.
    Why do i get the -1409 (Fork error something),
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    BRG
    /Johan - Sweden
    /Applic 

    Hello
    Try send your question to [email protected] , i doubt any one have answer to your question here
    I have done that, sofar no response, unforutnately.
    Last night i did a mont of the predefined volume for backups on the NAS (ComputersBackup$), and tried ti use it with TimeMachine. The backup starts, but after the preparation phase, it says "failed to create backup-image".
    Tnx for the tip about the articles.
    BRG
    /Johan                          

  • Replication VDP 6.0 data to external usb harddrives for offsite backup purpose

         Hi Team,
    I have been using Vmware VDP from last one year and going to update it to VDP 6.0 (thanks to vmware for making it free now) , so before upgrading just wanted to confirm that does the new version have any option to replicate the appliance to an external USB drives so that i can run the replication on monthly bases and keep the USB HDD offsite.
    Thanks
    nitin

         Hi Team,
    I have been using Vmware VDP from last one year and going to update it to VDP 6.0 (thanks to vmware for making it free now) , so before upgrading just wanted to confirm that does the new version have any option to replicate the appliance to an external USB drives so that i can run the replication on monthly bases and keep the USB HDD offsite.
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  • NAS for rsync backups

    I have a couple of small Netgear NAS boxes that I use for archive and
    general storage. I'd like to setup a larger NAS so I can rsync data
    to our remote site for redundancy. Won't be accessed by users - just
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    KeN Etter sounds like they 'said':
    > I have a couple of small Netgear NAS boxes that I use for archive and
    > general storage. I'd like to setup a larger NAS so I can rsync data
    > to our remote site for redundancy. Won't be accessed by users - just
    > need a reliable box for a nightly rsync. I'm thinking 12-18 TB of
    > storage space. I'm looking at rackmount Netgear boxes, but any other
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    >
    > Ken
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  • Best method for incremental offsite backups?

    I currently have multiple Macs and a Windows PC running XP.  I also have a 1TB Time Capsule, so all the Macs are backed up via Time Machine.  However, I want to have offsite backups as well, so I purchased 2 matching Seagate GoFlex 3TB drives.  My plan was to backup up verything, then have one drive offsite and another at home away from the computers.
    However, it takes a very long time to move the drives from machine to machine, backing up all the files.  I would like to find a good solution to do an initial backup, then do incremental backups after that.  It would also be great if I could hook the drives into the network, so I didn't have to move them around to the various computers.
    So, I have a few questions:
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    If Time Machine is not the answer, is there third party software to do it?
    How do I handle the Windows machine backup?
    Is there a better option than doing incrementals?
    Keep in mind--I've tried cloud solutions like Carbonite and Mozy, and neither worked for me based on the large multimedia files I use.  I could never upload fast enough to make it practical.  That's why I went to external drives for offsite backup.   I also don't want to leave the external drives hooked up--just hook them up long enough to do the backups.
    Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    I would suggest CrashPlan.  They offer a mode that allows you to use your own computers (or even your own local devices) as the backup destination.  CrashPlan runs on Windows and Macs.
    I currently use CrashPlan to backup my laptop to a in house Mac mini.  I think that as long as your Macs and PCs can see the Seagate GoFlex 3TB drives, either attached to the TimeCapsule, or attached to any Mac or PC in the house, then CrashPlan on any device at home should be able to incrementally backup each system.  And if the GoFlex is attached to a system in the house that is running a CrashPlan server, you could even use CrashPlan to backup a laptop while you are away on vacation or business trips.
    You will be using your own local (hopefully faster) home network, which should be much better than the Carbonite and Mozy options which require pushing your data out of the house using your generally much slower up-link broadband connection.
    NOTE:  CrashPlan (again the free option) can specify a computer that you control (yours, or a family member, or friend) can be used as the backup target.
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    Sorry, but I do not know what backup utilities are good on Windows.
    Finally, you might be able to roll your own using rsync.  In fact Carbon Copy Cloner uses rsync as its copy engine, and the rsync buried in CCC is generally the most up-to-date rsync for Mac OS X.  Not sure if rsync is available for Windows, but if it is, then that might be something to think about.
    Message was edited by: BobHarris

  • Special RAID 1 with offsite backup?

    In order to ditch tape backups, here's what we're trying to accomplish but am a bit confused on how to do it most easily: I want to set up drives 1 and 2 for onsite data redundancy, and use drive 3 with a pair of harddrive trays for offsite backup. (one always in bay 3, the other always offsite, with a weekly switch back and forth taking place.)
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    1. set up xserve drive bays 1 and 2 as mirrors. (raid 1 - this part I can do just fine)
    2. use a drive cloning program to create a snapshot of drive 1 into drive 3, and then take drive 3 out and take it offsite, and then every week just redo the cloning process?

    That will work. Just remember to unmount drive3 before removing it.
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    Roger

  • Recommended online (offsite) backup service for Leopard?

    I have searched the Apple Discussions and have only seen mention of Mozy. Does anyone know of any other good online backups? I have an external HD backup but want an OFFsite backup as well.
    Thanks!

    Thanks, but...for instance:
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  • How to add NAS for iTunes and backups

    I would like to add NAS to home network of older iMac (OSX 10.7.4), win 7 notebook, soon to be added MacAir, plus iPad, iPhones, and sonos.  I would like to move iTunes from iMac external drive to NAS and also use NAS for time machine backups of the 2 Macs and a backup for the win 7 notebook.  Any recommendations on NAS for mostly Mac network?  Can I use the NAS for both iTunes and for backups? 

    Most of the big brands support TM.. QNAP and Synology being the main contenders.
    Moving itunes library is always dangerous and TM will not back it up.. since it is now on a network drive.. so take steps to ensure the library cannot be lost. This is of course far easier on a brand that has automatic backups and mirrored drives.. that the TC.

  • Which NAS you recommend for SMB backup storage

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