NAS Recomendation
I'm in the market for a network attached storage system for backup purposes. Presently I use carbonite for my off site backup but I want additional protection. I have two computers, a Windows 7 64bit machine and a windows XP machine. I operate a home based business and I want a system that provides continues backups. Presently I have about 300GB of data...so I don't need anything with large capacity...I would like something reliable, easy to use with a good warranty....thoughts?...Th
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An image includes absolutely everything. It is a bit-by-bit copy of the disk, which includes the OS, Registry, Program Files, and core data that prevents you from having to reinstall the operating system.
A traditional backup is only your critical data, where you have to reinstall the OS, programs, and then reapply your data.
A traditional backup is only your critical data, where you have to reinstall the OS, programs, and then reapply your data.
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One of the reasons I want to buy a NAS is so I can easily reformat my machine on a yearly basis. Look like a 2TG BlackArmor® NAS 110 would work for me.
Not to discredit Doognibor, but I have used Lacie drives in the past with a high rate of failure. Personally, I do not recommend Lacie, however I am positive that others have probably had very different experiences.
Also, to address the OP's concern about reinstalling every year... With the BlackArmor and Acronis imaging solution, I do wish to state that if you reinstall once, and perform an image, you will only ever have to occasionally restore the initial image of a freshly installed OS and drivers. This way you can save yourself the time from having to go find and download all of your various device and printer drivers. This is a HUGE time saver.
Regards,
JValentineAGI
Also, to address the OP's concern about reinstalling every year... With the BlackArmor and Acronis imaging solution, I do wish to state that if you reinstall once, and perform an image, you will only ever have to occasionally restore the initial image of a freshly installed OS and drivers. This way you can save yourself the time from having to go find and download all of your various device and printer drivers. This is a HUGE time saver.
Regards,
JValentineAGI
I've had good experiences with the Netgear Readynas Duo and NV+. Very easy to setup and use and more features than you can shake a stick at. The good thing is that you don't have to touch the advanced features if you don't want to. Also it does 'one-touch' backup to a USB disk for offsite copies. You can pick up a diskless duo for about £100.
One problem with the Seagate Blackarmor is that you cannot replace the drives yourself. For me this is a real no go, having to RMA for a NAS HD failure.
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