Need for multiple backups

How can I create multiple backups for my iPhone? I have had to restore it a few times in the past month & each time, I only have one backup to choose from & it is a backup of the messed up iPhone image I am trying to fix.
What I would like is a way to save the last 5 backups so I can restore to a previous date if the most recent one is corrupt. Is there a way to do this, or am I just wishing for something that does not exist?

See what tokatta does to create a new backup point: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1950351
or place the hole backup folder, located here ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/ in a new created folder for each backup you want to save on an external HD.
You might as well use Time Machine and include the iphone backup folder in your backup routine.

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Need for multiple ASM disk groups on a SAN with RAID5??

Hello all,
I've successfully installed clusterware, and ASM on a 5 node system. I'm trying to use asmca (11Gr2 on RHEL5)....to configure the disk groups.
I have a SAN, which actually was previously used for a 10G ASM RAC setup...so, reusing the candidate volumes that ASM has found.
I had noticed on the previous incarnation....that several disk groups had been created, for example:
ASMCMD> ls
DATADG/
INDEXDG/
LOGDG1/
LOGDG2/
LOGDG3/
LOGDG4/
RECOVERYDG/
Now....this is all on a SAN....which basically has two pools of drives set up each in a RAID5 configuration. Pool 1 contains ASM volumes named ASM1 - ASM32. Each of these logical volumes is about 65 GB.
Pool #2...has ASM33 - ASM48 volumes....each of which is about 16GB in size.
I used ASM33 from pool#2...by itself to contain my cluster voting disk and OCR.
My question is....with this type setup...would doing so many disk groups as listed above really do any good for performance? I was thinking with all of this on a SAN, which logical volumes on top of a couple sets of RAID5 disks...the divisions on the disk group level with external redundancy would do anything?
I was thinking of starting with about half of the ASM1-ASM31 'disks'...to create one large DATADG disk group, which would house all of the database instances data, indexes....etc. I'd keep the remaining large candidate disks as needed for later growth.
I was going to start with the pool of the smaller disks (except the 1 already dedicated to cluster needs) to basically serve as a decently sized RECOVERYDG...to house logs, flashback area...etc. It appears this pool is separate from pool #1...so, possibly some speed benefits there.
But really...is there any need to separate the diskgroups, based on a SAN with two pools of RAID5 logical volumes?
If so, can someone give me some ideas why...links on this info...etc.
Thank you in advance,
cayenne

The best practice is to use 2 disk groups, one for data and the other for the flash/fast recovery area. There really is no need to have a disk group for each type of file, in fact the more disks in a disk group (to a point I've seen) the better for performance and space management. However, there are times when multiple disk groups are appropriate (not saying this is one of them only FYI), such as backup/recovery and life cycle management. Typically you will still get benefit from double stripping, i.e. having a SAN with RAID groups presenting multiple LUNs to ASM, and then having ASM use those LUNs in disk groups. I saw this in my own testing. Start off with a minimum of 4 LUNs per disk group, and add in pairs as this will provide optimal performance (at least it did in my testing). You should also have a set of standard LUN sizes to present to ASM so things are consistent across your enterprise, the sizing is typically done based on your database size. For example:
300GB LUN: database > 10TB
150GB LUN: database 1TB to 10 TB
50GB LUN: database < 1TB
As databases grow beyond the threshold the larger LUNs are swapped in and the previous ones are swapped out. With thin provisioning it is a little different since you only need to resize the ASM LUNs. I'd also recommend having at least 2 of each standard sized LUNs ready to go in case you need space in an emergency. Even with capacity management you never know when something just consumes space too quickly.
ASM is all about space savings, performance, and management :-).
Hope this helps.

Javascript needed for multiple lines of the same calculations: price x quantity = total

I have received some help already but I need more details - like exactly where to place the code - and - do I place the code before using "Place Multiple Fields? Also, does the first Total1.0 field need any calculation in it or does the area under the "Calculate" tab need to be blank?
The fields in the example below were placed using "Place Multiple Fields". Instead of going into the Total fields one at a time and telling it to pick up the correct field names for Price and Qty for that row, I'd love a formula that was able to figure out the totals for each row. The only thing is that when you use "Place Multiple Fields" the field names change (e.g. Price1.0, Price1.1, Price1.2, etc.)
I really need this spelled out step by step for me, if someone has time time.
Thank you x 1,000,000.

With Hierarchical field names one can create an array of the lower field objects below a one of the levels in the hierarchy.
// Custom JavaSCript for the subtotal field;
var oHFieldTotal = this.getField("Total1");
var aHFieldTotal = oHField.getArray(); // Total field objects in an array;
var aHFieldPrice = this.getField("Price1").getArray(); // Price field objects in an array;
var aHFieldQty = this.getField("Qty1").getArray(); // Qty field objects in an array;
var nSum = 0; // sum of extended price * qty;
// process each row of fields;
for(i = 0; i < aHField.length; i++) {
aHFieldTotal[i].value = aHFieldPrice[i].value * aHFieldQty[i].value; // compute the extended value;
nSum += aHFieldTotal[i].value; // add the extended value to the running sum;
} // end for loop;
event.value = nSum; // set the field value to the running sum;

Tips needed for multiple iPods and users with one PC...

We are a family of four, with four iPods and one PC. We have two (Windows) user accounts set up. My husband and son share one, and my daughter and I use the other. My husband's and son's music does not show up in my user library and visa-versa. There are some songs that my husband has purchased that I would like on my iPod, but there are songs that my daughter has that I DON'T want on my iPod. Is there a way to set up 4 separate librarys that can choose to share (or not share) songs?
Windows XP

When the iPods belong to different people, there are basically two ways of using multiple iPods on a computer and these involve:
a) Sharing a single iTunes library and or user account or
b) Creating multiple user accounts.
Note: When you are sharing an iTunes library, you don't have to set each iPod to update in the same manner, you can mix and match from the options below as each iPod has it's own update settings
Sharing a Library and/or User Account
If you want to share the one library, you can set either or all of the iPods so that they only get updated with only certain playlists (you can update from more than one if you wish): Loading songs onto iPod automatically - Windows
Choosing the update option "Sync Music - Selected playlists" allows you to create a playlist specifically for the iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library to be used some other time if you choose. You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
Or you can choose to update any or all of the iPods manually and just drag whatever content you want to them: Managing content manually on iPod
Loading the iPod shuffle differs slightly but it can still be used with the others, for details have a look at this page:
Loading songs onto iPod shuffle - Windows
It's also possible to have multiple libraries in a single account. To create or access a second (or more) library, hold down the Option key (or Shift key in Windows) when launching iTunes 7. In the resulting dialogue you will get the option to create a new library or navigate to the other Library.
Note: You can only have one Library open at a time and iTunes will default to the last library opened if you don't use the keyboard command to choose one. This can prove tricky when using multiple iPods, if you don't use the keyboard command you can risk syncing to the wrong library:
Using multiple iTunes libraries -Windows
Separate User Accounts
Another option (which you've already tried) is to create a separate User account for each person on your PC or Mac. Different accounts by definition would give you completely separate libraries. Each account has it's own iTunes folder, Library and iTunes Music folder and you load it with CDs etc just as you did with your original one. The iPod can be set to update however the owner chooses, sync all, manual or sync specific playlists

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I work at home and I connect to my office VPN (SSH Extranet Client) thru cable broadband. I need to have 2 VPN tunnels open as I frequently have my laptop & desktop connected to my work VPN. I've had a BEFSX41 for the past 3 years and it's worked good as it allowed for 2 VPN tunnels. It just died on me a few days ago and I would like to go wireless now. What wireless router(s) would meet my needs? Thanks in advance for any input.Message Edited by nolesworld on 11-27-200606:24 PM
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hi , the WRV200 will be a good choice....supports upto 50 tunnels and has wireless capabilities....

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Using internal hdd for multiple backups

Any way to do partitions in order to do backups from 1 mbp via time machine, and 2 pc with linux and windows manually copying files via samba or ftp?

Short of removing the drive physically from your Time Capsule, there is no way to partition the Time Capsule drive because you are connecting to the drive through a server and not directly. You can, however, accomplish what you want by first setting up Time Capsule with your MacBook Pro and Time Machine. After your first backup is complete, your Time Capsule will appear on your network as any other server and you can save things on and off of it from your PCs as you see fit. The only real limitation is that Time Machine will keep taking up more and more space until the drive is full (it will NOT overwrite items you've saved onto the drive from your PCs). You'll have to do some small maintenance and delete older backups manually as your Time Capsule drive fills up. You may want to consider plugging a USB external drive into the Time Capsule's USB port and using that drive with Time Machine, leaving the Time Capsule's internal drive as your PC dumping ground.
Michael

Mapping help need for multiple receivers.

Hi,
I have a scenario where i have to send to different receivers based on condition.
I get a incoming message, there i have to check a field for a value.
If the value is 1, the message should go to file.
Else the should send a mail, saying the value is not present.
How to handle this in mapping and design.
Thanks

In the Integration Directory, Receiver Determination.
YOu have to give the condition in the condition editor, which opens when you click on the first column of the Receiver determination.
IN the condition editor, Chose the expression on the Left hand Side and chose the comparision operator and the value to be compared on the right hand side.
Press enter.
Give the name of your party and service in the column 2 and 4 respectively.
Add another line by clicking on + button.
Do the above steps for the second condition.
Give the Party and service for your mail system.
Craete two interface determination and corresponding receiver agreements one each for your File scenario and mail scenario respectively.
Regards,
Ravi

How Big a Backup Drive is Needed for a 500 GB Internal drive?

I just bought a MacBook Pro (15 inch, mid 2012) with a stock 500 GB internal hard drive. I want to buy a USB 3.0 external drive for a Time Machine backup drive.
Bearing in mind that I don't keep photos or any significant quantities of big visual media (movies, etc.) on my Macs, it will take several years to even fill my internal drive halfway.
How large an external drive do I need for a backup? One vendor has suggested 1 TB, but I wanted to check with the community before purchasing.

See Time Machine - Frequently Asked Question #1.
You also might want to review the Time Machine Tutorial, and perhaps browse the rest of the FAQs.

What kind of audio interface do I need for audio out from MainStage 3?

I have a Yamaha MO8 that I use for playing in the worship band at my church. In the past, I've just directly routed audio from the MO8 through a direct box and into the sound system.
I'm looking to switch my setup and use the Yamaha MO8 as a midi controller in MainStage 3. I have this part working — the problem is getting the audio from my MacBook Pro.
The audio output sounds fine through the MacBook Pro speakers or through headphones plugged into the audio out / headphone jack; however, if I plug the direct box into the MacBook Pro's audio out / headphone jack, the signal the sound system gets is very pretty weak and very distorted.
I'm assuming I need an audio interface between my MacBook Pro and the direct box / sound system. Since it's a 2010 MacBook Pro, I'm assuming my only output option is USB (unless the digital audio out can be used). If that's correct, would something like the Scarlet 2i2 work for me?
Thanks…

Yes, you'll need some sort of audio interface to get a good signal back to your mixer.
The Scarlet 2i2 would work for you but you may find a few limitations. I use a MOTU Audio Express and it has the advantage of being a mixer as well, so I can mix in a backup signal from the onboard audio outs of my controller (Kurzweil PC3x) in case MainStage goes down (it happens on rare occasion). Firewire is my preference so the MOTU checks that box. I also like that I can connect my MIDI cables to the MOTU and have one cable going into the computer.
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Time machine doesn't honor exclusion list for initial backup

Hi all,
Have a MacBook Pro with Max OS X v 10.6.7 and 1 TB Time Capsule, where around 500 GB are already used for some files. For the initial Time Machine Backup I want to exclude my home directory, because it is quite large (around another 500 GB). Time Machine estimates around 32 GB for the Backup. I click on Backup Now and a couple of hours later I see still activity and has already backuped some 100s of Data including my home until it reaches the full space of the Time Capsule and crashes.
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kind regards, thomas

Hi, downloaded also the Combo, which seems not be entitled for my MacBook Pro, which is a brandnew one with thunderbolt.
as this german description will tell not that much, these are the both files I tried
iTomMacBookPro:Downloads turbotiga$ ls -al M*.dmg
-rw-r--r--@ 1 turbotiga staff   386096795 21 Mär 17:14 MacOSXUpd10.6.7MBPEarly2011.dmg
-rw-r--r--@ 1 turbotiga staff 1056039272 21 Mär 17:14 MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.7.dmg
still no success ... Anyway as I have installed the OS from scratch with the 2 CDs two weeks ago without any issues I still wonder, what could cause the problem ... I mean, if in the property files the exception would not be there, I would think there is an issue ... but that's not the case.
As you see in the log everything looks good
iTomMacBookPro:2011-06-19-222425.inProgress root# cat .Backup.330207865.713754.log
2011-06-19-22:24:25 - Starting backup
Previous snapshot:
          None
Will traverse "Macintosh HD" (mount: '/' fsUUID: 7AD08EB2-BA93-3999-B150-6E5758282CE7 eventDBUUID: F0A21238-5A2E-4FA5-93D9-7B2CA7DCD599)
=== Starting backup loop #1 ===
Will use FirstBackupCopier
Running preflight for "Macintosh HD" (mount: '/' fsUUID: 7AD08EB2-BA93-3999-B150-6E5758282CE7 eventDBUUID: F0A21238-5A2E-4FA5-93D9-7B2CA7DCD599)
          Excluding /.Spotlight-V100: 477.4 MB (86 items)
          Excluding /.Trashes: 0 bytes (0 items)
          Excluding /.fseventsd: 3.3 MB (358 items)
          Excluding /.hotfiles.btree: 64 KB (0 items)
          Excluding /Users/Shared/SC Info: 208 KB (0 items)
          Excluding /private/var/db/efw_cache: 4 KB (1 items)
          Excluding /private/var/db/Spotlight: 0 bytes (1 items)
          Excluding /Volumes: 4 KB (2 items)
          Excluding /Network: 0 bytes (0 items)
          Excluding /.vol: 0 bytes (0 items)
          Excluding /cores: 0 bytes (0 items)
          Excluding /private/tmp: 4 KB (5 items)
          Excluding /private/tftpboot: 0 bytes (0 items)
          Excluding /private/var/folders: 233.5 MB (173 items)
          Excluding /private/var/run: 60 KB (18 items)
          Excluding /private/var/tmp: 20 KB (4 items)
          Excluding /private/var/vm: 4.1 GB (2 items)
          Excluding /private/var/db/dhcpclient: 8 KB (3 items)
          Excluding /Library/Caches: 424 KB (14 items)
          Excluding /Library/Logs: 14.0 MB (40 items)
          Excluding /System/Library/Caches: 20.6 MB (22 items)
          Excluding /private/var/log: 9.6 MB (101 items)
          Excluding /private/var/spool/cups: 8.2 MB (14 items)
          Excluding /private/var/spool/fax: 0 bytes (0 items)
          Excluding /private/var/spool/uucp: 0 bytes (0 items)
          Excluding /private/var/db/dyld: 406.9 MB (11 items)
          Excluding /Users/turbotiga/Library/Calendars/Calendar Cache: 112 KB (1 items)
          Excluding /Users/turbotiga/Library/Mail/Envelope Index: 3.9 MB (1 items)
          Excluding /Users/turbotiga/Pictures/Bibliothek iPhoto/AlbumData.xml: 8 KB (1 items)
          Excluding /Users/turbotiga/Pictures/Bibliothek iPhoto/iPod Photo Cache: 0 bytes (0 items)
          Excluding /Users/turbotiga/Pictures: 13.1 GB (10357 items)
          Excluding /Users/turbotiga/Documents: 84.0 GB (44150 items)
          Should copy 713920 items (32.2 GB) representing 8446828 blocks of size 4096. 113138003 blocks available.
Preflight complete for "Macintosh HD" (mount: '/' fsUUID: 7AD08EB2-BA93-3999-B150-6E5758282CE7 eventDBUUID: F0A21238-5A2E-4FA5-93D9-7B2CA7DCD599)
Time elapsed: 26.969 seconds
Processing preflight info
          Space needed for this backup: 38.7 GB (10136193 blocks of size 4096)
Finished processing preflight info
Copying items from "Macintosh HD" (mount: '/' fsUUID: 7AD08EB2-BA93-3999-B150-6E5758282CE7 eventDBUUID: F0A21238-5A2E-4FA5-93D9-7B2CA7DCD599)
iTomMacBookPro:2011-06-19-222425.inProgress root#
and then something goes wrong in paradise ...

I have one apple ID for multiple devices in my family. I'd like to keep it that way for itunes/app purchases. I would like a simple step 1, step 2, step 3 response on what I need to do to separate all other features like imessage, contacts, emails, etc.

I have one apple ID for multiple devices in my family. I'd like to keep it that way for itunes/app purchases. I would like a simple step 1, step 2, step 3 response on what I need to do to separate all other features like imessage, contacts, emails, etc.
I have been reasearching how to do this on the internet, but I haven't found an easy explanation yet. My family is going crazy over each others imessages being sent to others in the family and not being able to use FaceTime because of conflicting email addresses. I have read that if each person gets their own iCloud account, this would work. However, I need to know what to do after I set everyone up with their own iCloud account. Do I make that the default email address to be contacted or can they still use their hotmail email addresses. Any help- with easy explanation- would be much appreciated!!

We do this in my family now. We have one account for purchases, so it is used to share music and apps (I think that is in Settings/iTunes & App Stores). Each iDevice has this configured.
Then, each of us has our own iCloud account that is configured under Settings/iCloud. That then allows us to have our own Mail/Contacts/Calendars/Reminders/Safari Bookmarks/Notes/Passbook/Photo Stream/Documents & Data/Find My iPhone/and Backup. That Backup piece is pretty sweet and comes in handly if you replace your iDevice. You can just restore from it.
So we all share the Apple Store account but we all have our own iCloud accounts to keep the rest seperate or things like you mentioned are a nightmare.
In answer to what iCloud does for you: http://www.apple.com/icloud/features/
Think of it as an internet based ("cloud") area for all of those items listed in my response. What you need to remember is photo stream only maintans the last 1000 pictures so don't count it as a complete backup solution for your pictures. Even though I rarely sync with a computer these days, I do still try to sync my phone with iPhoto (I have an iMac) so that I have copies of all of my pictures. 1000 may not stretch as far as it sounds.
Message was edited by: Michael Pardee

How do I save multiple backups for one device in iTunes?

Hey, I manage multiple iPads here at my school and had a question about iTunes backup. We want to have multiple backups from the past for each device so that we can restore the device from an old backup if something goes wrong. We have over 180 iPads so I need something quick and automated. Any ideas?
We are also using a Mac Server if that helps any.

Since what we're really talking about now is a script to basically rename files you might want to ask on a more specific Applescript or automator forum. Alternatively, perhaps one of the utilities below might suffice.
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NameChanger http://www.mrrsoftware.com/MRRSoftware/NameChanger.html
Renamer4Mac http://renamer4mac.com/batch-rename-files-on-mac-osx.html - now shareware but older versions may still be free.
psrenamer http://www.powersurgepub.com/downloads.html#psrenamer - Java based (=slightly slow) free utility.
Name Mangler http://www.manytricks.com/namemangler/ - requires OS 10.5+, but File List http://www.manytricks.com/download/filelist is an older version for pre-10.5.
http://www.publicspace.net/ABetterFinderRename/ - $20

I need to back up my imac running Tiger (no time machine) so that we can upgrade OS. It is set up for multiple accounts. How do I capture all files in each account using newly purchased USB external hard drive?

I need to back up my imac running Tiger (no time machine) so that we can upgrade OS. It is set up for multiple accounts. How do I capture all files in each account using newly purchased USB external hard drive? Thanks!

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Tri-Backup
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Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on backup and restore. Also read How to Back Up and Restore Your Files.
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Select the destination volume from the left side list.
Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
Check the box labeled Erase destination.
Select the destination volume from the left side list and drag it to the Destination entry field.
Select the source volume from the left side list and drag it to the Source entry field.
Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.
Destination means the external backup drive. Source means the internal startup drive.

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What changes are required in the below script - so that it displays the backup result for
multiple SQL SERVERS.
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   msdb.dbo.backupset.database_name,
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   DATEDIFF(hh, MAX(msdb.dbo.backupset.backup_finish_date), GETDATE()) AS [Backup Age (Hours)]
FROM    msdb.dbo.backupset
WHERE     msdb.dbo.backupset.type = 'D'
GROUP BY msdb.dbo.backupset.database_name
HAVING      (MAX(msdb.dbo.backupset.backup_finish_date) < DATEADD(hh, - 24, GETDATE()))
UNION
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SELECT
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   master.dbo.sysdatabases.NAME AS database_name,
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   9999 AS [Backup Age (Hours)]
FROM
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       ON master.dbo.sysdatabases.name  = msdb.dbo.backupset.database_name
WHERE msdb.dbo.backupset.database_name IS NULL AND master.dbo.sysdatabases.name <> 'tempdb'
ORDER BY
   msdb.dbo.backupset.database_name
Thanks..!!

Hi Prashanth,
what location do I need to provide for SQL Server for link: http://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscriptingguy/archive/2011/05/02/use-powershell-to-report-sql-server-backup-status.aspx
{ $location = "SQLSERVER:\SQL\$SQLInstance\Databases" }
else
{ $location = "SQLSERVER:\SQL\$SQLInstance\DEFAULT\Databases" }    ??

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