File Back Up System for long term storage
I'm wondering how you all back up your data on your computers. I currently use icloud and Google Drive as redundant cloud storage for pictures and videos...and... I recently lost some videos on t...
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I use Apple's Time Machine to a portable drive for a continuous backup, and run 2 4TB hard drives that I store duplicate files, usually once a week. Since I have lost data on line, had hard drives fail, and CD's & tape backups become unreadable, I've found that duplicating data on a couple of drives the most reliable. I've even had a RAID disk array fail, so nothing is foolproof...
One suggestion - what ever method you use for backing up your files, you need to be an active archivist. It is a good idea to be sure, particularly when upgrading your computer, that what ever media & technology you use is available with the new equipment. How many of us could mount an 8" floppy disk? While one or two generations may not be a problem, eventually your older stored data may become inaccessible, or very expensive to have someone specializing in data rescue retrieve it for you.
One suggestion - what ever method you use for backing up your files, you need to be an active archivist. It is a good idea to be sure, particularly when upgrading your computer, that what ever media & technology you use is available with the new equipment. How many of us could mount an 8" floppy disk? While one or two generations may not be a problem, eventually your older stored data may become inaccessible, or very expensive to have someone specializing in data rescue retrieve it for you.
