Blu-Ray for Data Backup
I want to use my Blu-Ray burner to backup my PC data. I have a 3 TB data HDD and I want to use 100 GB discs to make hard copy backups for offsite - I also do an external HDD.. Does anyone have a b...
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I bought a Bluray burner more for archiving files than to burn movies. In fact, I still have not burned a movie to Bluray BD-R, but have made a number of shorter Bluray videos less than 60 min on regular DVDs.
Blurays are a safer choice for long term permanent storage. In accelerated testing, most BD-Rs were rated for 15-30 years. Archival rated BD-Rs for 100 years.
SSD, Flash drives, or even HDs are fine for backup purpose, but not as safe for permanent storage than recordable discs properly handled - stored upright in moderate temps, low humidity.
Ashampoo Burning Studio FREE allows making backups spanning multiple DVD/Blurays discs. It will tell you how many discs are needed based on your backup size. You can optionally password protect and compress backups.
Blurays are a safer choice for long term permanent storage. In accelerated testing, most BD-Rs were rated for 15-30 years. Archival rated BD-Rs for 100 years.
SSD, Flash drives, or even HDs are fine for backup purpose, but not as safe for permanent storage than recordable discs properly handled - stored upright in moderate temps, low humidity.
Ashampoo Burning Studio FREE allows making backups spanning multiple DVD/Blurays discs. It will tell you how many discs are needed based on your backup size. You can optionally password protect and compress backups.
