Google as Document backup
 

I have a number of files (100mg or so) that I keep on file server - mostly documents, copies of fiancial records, etc. As hard drives are suspectable to backup, I was thinking of backing these online.

Can I just use Google Documents to back up the documents - I only have about 200, and they are all either Word, Excel, PDF, or JPG.

Gone.

I use google docs for short-term backups and use Mozy.com for longer term backups. I don't put personal financial info out of google docs and it's encrypted on my hard drive.

mozy.com is supposed to be good. unlimited for $5 or something ridiculously cheap like that.

Do you really want to store financial records on a server that you don't control? For just 100 MB of data, I'd burn a CD and store it in a safe place.

Isn't your file server backed up regularly?

Store them in a Truecrypt file and sync them with your off-site backup service of choice. I prefer Sugarsync, but you can pick from 100's of options.

I've been using Dropbox and have been fairly happy with it. It's in an invitation-only beta (or was the last I looked)--if you'd like an invite, PM me, I have 10 left, I think.

For that amount I would just burn them to CD on a regular basis.

As of right now, it seems you can sign up for the beta yourself?

http://www.getdropbox.com/#signup

Yes - RAID1.
Will check it out.

RAID != backup.

It helps protect against a drive failure but will not protect against write errors on the drive or catastrophic failure of a system. I've experienced lost data on RAID1 and RAID5 volumes. Backup onto a different volume/media is critcal if you really want to protect your data.

[QUOTE=pred02;9996144]Yes - RAID1.[QUOTE]

In that case the answer is "No."

I tried but received nothing from them so far. I guess I need to be patient...

I run Acronis every night from Workstations to the File server. The file server is RAID1.

I like Acronis. I run their True Image Echo, Workstation edition on one computer to a large external HD.

On another, I backup a pair of SATA RAID 0 drives to a huge internal EIDE using an oldie that I love - Powerquest Drive Image 7. Symantec bought this and subsequently killed it as it competed with their Ghost product, a real shame as it was very much superior for backing up drives (though I still use Ghost to clone small drives to larger ones).

i'd be a little mindful of what powers the authorities have over companies like google that store your data, privacy etc.

I know your concern about data loss is valid, but once you give your data to google, do you really think they will delete it? they'll archive it at least...

Have been using Sugar Sync but wonder about Google Docs (one less separate application etc.) Any opinions about the differences between the two?

I use Mozy. It's easy and works well. They have a free service for up to 2 GB (I think) or a ridiculously low rate (maybe $15/yr?) for unlimited space for personal use.

MozyPro is their commercial offering. It's still a good deal, and is easy to administer multiple clients/users/etc.

My beta signup triggered nothing in the last two days either. Not sure if they only process signups in weekly patches or something.

I am also wondering if they place higher priorities to invitation signups. Haven't decided if I should ask BNA_flyer for one yet.

Gspace is a free option to automate what you're trying to do.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1593