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Learn about Windows PC backups and synchronization methods, including external portable drives, USB drives, and sync programs. Discover imaging software like Acronis True Image and Symantec Ghost for comprehensive backup solutions. Follow best practices for data redundancy, off-site storage, and secure travel with backups.
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Windows PC Backups and Synchronization an Overview Russ Popeil
External Portable Drives USB drives made by Western digital or Seagate etc. 500 GB - 2 TB
Large External drives eSATA, USB, they usually require 110V power to operate
Sync Programs • Sync • SyncToy (Microsoft Free) • http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15155 • Allways Sync (Free for non commercial use) • http://allwaysync.com/editions.html
Imaging Software • Acronis True Image about $50 • Does require some PC skills http://www.acronis.com/en-us/personal/pc-backup/?adpos=1t1&creative=47377908977&device=c&matchtype=b&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAjwwo2iBRCurdSQy9y8xWcSJABrrLiSBaVGWsgSA4WIoAj1eMveS4fKeX1iBxAniIpYoQhMzxoCUdrw_wcB#key-features
Symantec Ghost • http://www.symantec.com/ghost-solution-suite
It never enough • Raid your Desktop drive • I have internal a SSD for the Windows OS 250GB • I run Acronis non-stop backup to a SATA Drive configured as Raid 1 Mirroring • I keep my images and all my data on another Raid 1 mirror set of 2 TB drives • I have two eSATA drives • One 3TB for all my data including images • One 1TB for an extra copy of just my images • I have two sets of these drives • One is keept off site • A relative that lives near by is a good choice for the 2nd set
Best Practice • Rule of 3 • In backups also know as Grand Father, Father, Son • Always have 3 copies • One copy always off site • When Traveling • keep a copy on a portable drive and keep one with you at all times. • ( I travel with two 2TB portable drives plus my PCs internal storage) • Keep a external portable drive in a pocket separate from your camera equipment