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Date: Thu, 06 Nov 1997 10:09:56 -0600
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From: "Adam L. Simpson" <adam@netsonic.com>
Subject: BAckup Recommendations/Strategy
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Hello, wondering if anyone can share with us what alternatives they
recommend for doing system backups on a web farm.  Currently we have 4
freebsd servers and a 32gb Dat Drive, but not all machines can use this at
this time.  I am try ing to automate our backup processes in one form
another..

Is the best solution to put a tape drive in each box of is there an
alternative way to link them all to the single dat drive that still offers
enough security for client sites?

I appreciate the your feedback and input.

Adam