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Old 12-22-2007, 11:21 AM
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Disk Images

I have created a disk image of 4gb in which I keep files that are important. I am concerned about issues where an image gets corrupted and the data can't be retrieved. Is this a valid concern? This has worked for me for a while and I back up the image in 2 different places. I would rather not change if I didn't have to, but would be happy to do so if I would be less vulnerable to data loss.

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Old 12-22-2007, 11:23 AM
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Images are certainly less reliable than backups made directly to a drive, Allar.
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Old 12-22-2007, 12:53 PM
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Images are certainly less reliable than backups made directly to a drive, Allar.
Do you have a suggestion as to how to back up sensitive files that need to be protected, that will be both secure and not at risk or at little risk for corruption?
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Old 12-22-2007, 01:39 PM
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There is, quite literally, no way to put files "not at risk". There's always a risk. Always.

That said, if you need them to be encrypted, an image is as good a way as any. Of course, encryption is another risk -- it's even harder to salvage encrypted files that it is to salvage a non-encrypted image... you just have to balance safety and security at a level where you're comfortable.
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Old 12-22-2007, 03:00 PM
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many thanks, and kudos for such an awesome product
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Old 12-26-2007, 04:57 PM
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Hi
I'm backing up to a RAIDed Volume with a bunch of other stuff on it.
When I set the backup to do a disk image the "copy now" says that it will first erase the disc image. Will this affect my other stuff on the drive?
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Old 12-26-2007, 05:02 PM
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I believe it specifically says it's going to erase the image. It won't erase where the image is stored unless that's what you've selected in the destination pop-up.
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Old 12-26-2007, 05:05 PM
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There is no current image to be erased. This would be a first time back-up.
I just want to be sure I'm not going to wipe the whole drive be making this image.
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If it doesn't say it's going to wipe the drive, and the drive isn't selected in the destination pop-up, it's not going to wipe the drive...
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