Why data-mirroring is not data-backup

[crokett]

An external Hard drive.

A combination. external HDD for regular backups, then periodic backup to DVD-R or DVD-RW to take offsite for critical files. Either that or external HDD and online backup. You really need to get critical files offsite somehow.

[Wood_workur]

A combination. external HDD for regular backups, then periodic backup to DVD-R or DVD-RW to take offsite for critical files. Either that or external HDD and online backup. You really need to get critical files offsite somehow.

Get them in a bank vault. Few things (somewhat) publicly accessible that are more secure.

[crokett]

Get them in a bank vault. Few things (somewhat) publicly accessible that are more secure.

That is actually where some of my critical stuff is, like my wife's business records. However, that takes removeable media such as DVD, tape or even a USB key. An external drive to do a complete system backup is worth squat if your house burns down. If pictures of the kiddies truly are priceless, then store them offsite.