RAID - When to set up and how?

[ShivP]

Hi,

I recently set up a basic server with a Pentium, two 1TB HDDs (WD Reds) and some other stuff. Basically, I want to raid the two HDDs so that they mirror each other as there will be some sensitive data on them and I don't want to loose it. When and how do I set up RAID, before installing Windows or after? I have a Gigabyte H87M-HD3 which has 6 SATA III ports capable of RAID.

Thanks

 

[ShivP]

Okay, how would I set it up then?

 

[ShivP]

Hmm, which RAID type would you recommend then, bearing in mind I have the two drives.

 

[ShivP]

For redundancy RAID 1 is the best option but if the data is important it should be backed up elsewhere as well.

Yes, the important parts will be backed up on Google Drive as well, so it should be alright.

 

[ShivP]

Okay, I set up the RAID as suggested, tried to install windows. It got right to the end and this happened;

http://i.imgur.com/16lbMVy.jpg

 

[ShivP]

Well I couldn't as Windows didn't install