QGolden
asked on
Backup from NAS to remote NAS
We are currently looking at possible backup solutions for our company. At the moment we are backing up to tape using ARCserve Backup r11.1 and the data we wish to backup is now bigger than the tape, another problem is that we are running low on server space.
So our plan is to buy two NAS 500GB have one situated in our main office and one situated in our remote office. Move the file/folders from our server to the NAS then have ARCserve run a backup job backing up from NAS Main to NAS Remote and a backup job backing up the server and mission critical files.
I’m not to familiar with ARCserve and would like to know your thoughts on this idea
So our plan is to buy two NAS 500GB have one situated in our main office and one situated in our remote office. Move the file/folders from our server to the NAS then have ARCserve run a backup job backing up from NAS Main to NAS Remote and a backup job backing up the server and mission critical files.
I’m not to familiar with ARCserve and would like to know your thoughts on this idea
ASKER
A NAS with remote replication built in I have seen any of them around. I have seen ones where you can backup to an online server for a monthly fee but none that allow you to backup directly to another NAS without the need for a server/software.
Is it better to buy a NAS or build your own running Linux?
Is it better to buy a NAS or build your own running Linux?
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
Consider buying a NAS that has snapshot and remote replication capabilities. This way, the two NAS boxes can replicate the data amongst themselves without any software like ARCserve.
This of course means that you need to leave the consumer level NAS boxes behind and that you need to aim for a mid-range device.
The big advantage of such a setup is that you only need to take a full backup once. All backups that follow are incremental, so you won't overload your WAN connection doing a daily backup.