Server back-up options

[stevehouse]

Hi there,

We have a server that we back up to tape every night and I'm wondering if tape is the best option for us? We can only currently back up 1.5Tb due to the time it takes to do the back and I wondered whether there's hardware available to replace a tape that would enable us to back up more data overnight?

Thanks in advance,

Steve

 

[stevehouse]

Hi there,

Thanks for the replies. I'm afraid I don't really know much about the system setup

What I do know is that the backup is being done from the local drive and the tape is plugged in via SCSI. We're not really keen to complicate the set up any further if possible. If we ever get a decent internet connection, we'd like to back up to the cloud...

I guess I was hoping that the answer would be a straight "tapes are so 2005!...you should be using an XXXX". I could then go to our IT Support people and ask them to look at updating the system.

Thanks for the suggestion of the RDX. Would the access and writing time to these be quicker than the tape?

Many thanks again,

Steve