Comment Re:Daily (Score 1) 266
I agree that Time Machine is very simple, straightforward and handy. I've used it to both restore files and settings after a hard drive replacement, as well as find an older version of a current file.
I currently have a Mac Mini Server with a 2TB external drive. Time Machine backups of the Mac Mini Server go on the drive. Additionally, with my wife and I have user accounts on the server, so our Macbook Air/Pro laptops are also "Time Machined" to the external drive thru the server. The only worries I have are: 1) the external drive simultaneously failing with one of the Time Machined Macs (not too likely?), and 2) the house catching fire (also not very likely?)
I simply don't have an off-site backup. Is that foolish? I've thought about putting an identical Mac Mini Server / 2TB setup off-site about 10 miles away at my in-laws' house, but is that really necessary? Does Time Machine work over the internet?
I currently have a Mac Mini Server with a 2TB external drive. Time Machine backups of the Mac Mini Server go on the drive. Additionally, with my wife and I have user accounts on the server, so our Macbook Air/Pro laptops are also "Time Machined" to the external drive thru the server. The only worries I have are: 1) the external drive simultaneously failing with one of the Time Machined Macs (not too likely?), and 2) the house catching fire (also not very likely?)
I simply don't have an off-site backup. Is that foolish? I've thought about putting an identical Mac Mini Server / 2TB setup off-site about 10 miles away at my in-laws' house, but is that really necessary? Does Time Machine work over the internet?