> > I'm looking for recommendations on backup software, scsi controller, and > > tape drive for use in backing up a single redhat server. I'd prefer > > something free but it needs to be low-overhead and reliable - hoping to keep > > cost low (aren't we always?). > > > > What software, controller, and tape drive works for you? What would you > > suggest or suggest avoiding? > > Funny you mentioned it, I've been dealing with just this issue today. I > have a client that purchased a Dell PowerEdge 600SC server with internal > IDE Travan 20/40 drive. The drive sucks. Others concur. Stay away > from Travan drives unless you really enjoy beating your head against a > wall. > > I can't really recommend anything without knowing your > data/administrative requirements. For example, my client, a physical > therapist, has around 5G of uncompressed (mainly binary) data. This > isn't going to compress much, so it's unlikely that it'll fit onto a > single DVD-R/W disc. Yes, we could dump it into split images and span > media, but that's going to require him to perform the daily/weekly > swaps.
What I do is have two IDE drives in the machine, and then backup from one to the other. I know that if there's a catastrophic incident, say a fire, the data is gone, but it fits the "ease of use" and "quickly back online" criteria. And, of course, I just don't have the cash for a tape drive. :( Ben -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
