I've used robocopy in the past, and still do for some replication, but it backs-up the entire file, which can be time consuming if large database files are being changed. I'm looking for 2 solutions. a. Only copies the part of the files that are changed - keeps the replication time down. b. If I have 2 servers - identical hardware - one at each location ... I want the 2nd server to be as close to live (within 30 minutes up-to-date) as possible.
Thanks Dave At 12:16 PM 12/9/2006, you wrote:
I would check out robo copy. We recently used this to replicate the entire file structure for a Master Controller when upgrading that server. I also just set it up for an offsite domain control to replicate the users profile\home directories to our master controller. We then back up that server with veritas backup exec. Once Robcopy completes it's first job it only copies files that have changed and you can direct it to save a log file to ensure everything is working as it should. Robo copy can also copy the folder\file rights and permissions, you can set the amount of bandwidth it use's within the program. You can schedule it as a task or use a switch to determine the time frame it replicates files and folders. And its free windows download. You have to look at you disaster recovery plan and use what meets your goals. Later Gary -----Original Message----- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dave Flaim Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 8:10 AM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Re: Remote Backup Solutions What if I want to create my own internal EVault type solution? Any recommendations? Thanks Dave At 10:06 PM 12/8/2006, Gary wrote: >Hey How you doing? >Depending on your budget there are many options available. >RoboCopy works great for file sync and your small remote locations. It is >included in the Windows server versions etc... You need to install >rsktool.kit which includes Robcopy and other tools. >http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=9D4 6 >7A69-57FF-4AE7-96EE-B18C4790CFFD. > >Sonic wall and Veritas offer many solutions so research these. > >If your looking for a offsite 3rd party solution EVault has an excellent >reputation. >Later Gary > > >-----Original Message----- >From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >[mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dave Flaim >Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 5:45 PM >To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [windows2000] Remote Backup Solutions > > >We are looking at creating some disaster recovery solutions. We have a >Fiber (100MB) connection between the host and remote sites. >1. Remote location for nightly file sync. >2. Are their any reliable imaging systems that we can keep almost live >images of servers / files/ etc. >3. Is there a way to Mirror drives across a network? >4. Smaller remote office connected via broadband - we would like to do a >remote backup of files - hopefully just the changes to the files in order >to keep the amount of data transferred to a minimum. > > >Looking for any inputs and or hardware / software solutions. All of the >servers are Windows 2000 and we would need to be able to handle MS SQl >databases and Exchange Server as well. > >Thanks >Dave >***************************** >New Site from The Kenzig Group! >Windows Vista Links, list options >and info are available at: >http://www.VistaPop.com >***************************** >To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation >mode or view archives use the below link. > >http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm > > >***************************** >New Site from The Kenzig Group! >Windows Vista Links, list options >and info are available at: >http://www.VistaPop.com >***************************** >To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation >mode or view archives use the below link. > >http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ***************************** New Site from The Kenzig Group! Windows Vista Links, list options and info are available at: http://www.VistaPop.com ***************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ***************************** New Site from The Kenzig Group! Windows Vista Links, list options and info are available at: http://www.VistaPop.com ***************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm
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