[Gllug] offsite backup services

[Ryan Cartwright]

- Tethys wrote:
> On Dec 12, 2007 3:34 PM, Bruce Richardson <itsbruce at workshy.org> wrote:
> 
>> Are you trying to fit the entire run onto a single tape?  Invest in a
>> tape changer and use backup software that can split an arcnive over
>> mutiple tapes.
> 
> I have to disagree here. Backing up to tape is long beyond the point
> where it's a sensible option. Rather than throw more money down the
> drain, back up to disk instead, ideally over the net to an offsite
> location.
<snip>
> But for what the OP asked, some kind of rsync
> service is probably the best option. I can't recommend one, I'm
> afraid, as I just got myself some rackspace and did it myself.
> 
> Tet

To which I would ask - is there a pay-off for bandwidth?
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Ryan Cartwright
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