Making disk backup process faster...

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Using Home 2010: OK... I am trying to use Xpilot's disk backup solution, but have a question about making it more automated...

What I did: Using a 1 TB drive on a Thermaltake BlacX caddy to hold disk images. Have twin 320GB laptop drives that I used the restore w/ change size tutorial on (Thanks to the authors!!). Both drives have properly functioning images from the older 80GB drive. Because I was changing sizes, and because the disk has two Primary partitions (Dell OEM and Boot (C:)), I had to restore the partitions one at a time for the HDD upgrade.

My Question(s):

1) What's the best way to set up a backup rotation where the image is routinely created (I have a choice between the 1TB on the caddy (less desirable, because it spins all the time) or my NAS via network.

2) When I restore the image from the remote source (one of the ones listed above), since I don't have to resize, can I restore the image with the "Disk" box checked IF when I sort using the Partition heading, it lists the partitions:

  • BIOS, Sector 0
  • OEM
  • C:

which is the correct order per Windows Disk Manager?

Thanks!

Sat, 05/01/2010 - 14:07
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Hello Clay!

Thank you for finding time to open the thread regarding this question! I will be glad to assist you!

  1. Actually it's up to you to decide the best way to set up a backup rotation where the image is routinely created, since both locations are fine, though I would advise to use NAS since caddy is less preferable. You can set a task for backup creation, for instance, full + incremental backup. I would advise you to take a look at the chapters 3.2 and 6 in the User's Guide.
  2. In case you have only C: drive with the OEM partition, you can safely check "Disk" box to get the image recovered entirely. it is not recommended to reduce OEM partition size.

Should you need anything else or have any further questions - feel free to contact us at your earliest convenience, we will be happy to help you!

Thank you!

Wed, 05/05/2010 - 10:48