Back up Files from Windows 2003 Server

symalik · 10-13-2009, 08:27 PM

I have this SQL file server at work, and I want to back up the files to an online location off-site. Any recommended services for this?

Also what software does every one use? I have been looking at the Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 but not sure if I need all that.

I already have an external HDD to back up on every night, but that failed once along with the computer HD, costing a pretty penny to recover every thing.

cpost · 10-13-2009, 09:08 PM

What kinda data is in this db? Maybe I could be of service, please PM me!

silvrhand · 10-14-2009, 11:02 AM

Dump the databases via the nightly maintenance plan and use SynchToy from MS to synch them nightly offsite, your maintenance plan should keep you up to 5 days of backups online.

symalik · 10-14-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvrhand

Dump the databases via the nightly maintenance plan and use SynchToy from MS to synch them nightly offsite, your maintenance plan should keep you up to 5 days of backups online.

Can I backup files using synctoy if they are still in use?

Also do you recommend any offsite services I can use to backup?

latin_racer · 10-15-2009, 10:51 AM

You can get acronis true image for server and store your backups on a Iomega NAS.

JCat · 10-15-2009, 10:57 AM

How much data?

What is your internet bandwidth (upload)?

I use Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 .....but do it to tape. I am limited by the above.