Mass file transfer, and auto backup help.

[jellybeard999]

Im having a hdd reshuffle over xmas, and have a few questions.

What is the best way to move hundreds of gigs of data from one HDD to another. Dont like windows move for large amounts of data

I see a lot of people have batch files written to hunt for changes and back up whatever has been added, and delete whatever has gone, others use windows schedule etc.

I have a server on 24/7 which i am going to add a HDD to. My main PC isnt on all the time. I want the server to back up my storage hdd changes, so something like scan when i first turn my pc on, then every 10 mins or something. Is there anyone who can help advise on the best method of doing this.

Thanks

 

[ByteJuggler]

Personally I would copy the entire partition from the original disk to the new disk as one big binary blob, using Linux's "dd" command (or something like it.) Would be the most efficient/fast by far. Some of the manufacturer tools can do similar jobs as can some partitioning tools (can't offhand remember specifics.)

If you're prepared to give the Linux route a try I'm prepared to help as I've done that numerous times.