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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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4. Which OS are you using?
Thu Sep 12, 2013, 02:16 PM
Sep 2013

I have fast internet here and with 6TB you're looking at quite a while whenever you do a cloud based backup.

I use an older version of: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822108123
(HDDs will be extra.)
Mine is currently populated to about 3.5TB. I use Win7 pro on most PCs. You need pro or ultimate to use the built in backup utility in windows to backup onto a network share such as the above NAS.

If all of your PCs use the home version it may be easier to buy another PC and load Windows Home Server 2011:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416443

If all or most of your data is on 1 PC the best and cheapest backup solution is:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178117

Just some thoughts.

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tape back up ? steve2470 Sep 2013 #1
Ya know, I was just looking at newegg's site and saw those. progressoid Sep 2013 #2
NAS Raid enclosure? Mnpaul Sep 2013 #3
have you used one? progressoid Sep 2013 #5
No, I haven't used one Mnpaul Sep 2013 #8
Which OS are you using? discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2013 #4
Hmmm, you give me more to consider. progressoid Sep 2013 #6
It's always a pleasure... discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2013 #7
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