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Originally Posted by sclitheroe
- Consider using a cloud based backup system. I have about 1.5 TB stored in Mozy now, at a cost of $5 per month. Even if you don't use a cloud based system, if you are serious about backups you must have one copy offsite. Theft/fire/technical problem/stupidity could all render your local copies useless.
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This is the best advice I can give as well. Some people balk at using a service like Mozy because it may take days, or even weeks, to get your first backup uploaded "to the cloud". But after that you'll have peace of mind that the service is uploading any new files you've created automatically.
I've heard good things about Mozy, but I went with Backblaze because they will ship you a hard drive with your data on it in the event of a total loss. I have almost as much data backed up online as sclitheroe, and it would take forever to have to download it all.
I also keep my local backups in a fire safe. It's not 100% protection, but it adds enough extra security to be worth it.