Hi MtK, maybe you can help then.
Years ago (like you
) I used to use DOS batch files for regularly backing up files to Floppy Disks. Now I use tape across the Network for the daily backup and it's very successful with the "orlogix" descendant of Seagate>Veritas>Stomp BackupExecPro.
To cover all risks with this setup I have two machines with tape drives in case the Backup machine goes down. At least you can Restore with the second machine and continue the Backup schedule.
Files on tape are not readable directly of course and they are sequential so it may take 15 minutes to restore a single file. It would be nice to be able to read some of the backed-up data in plain language.
In particular, guess which are the most important files NOT backed up? The Backup catalogue files (because they're in use, of course).
So I want to write a scheduled xcopy routine so that after every backup, the catalogue files are copied to the second machine - in plain language. I also want to extend this to a few Folders of things like Outlook Express.
There's going to be a way, I know, and I'll get there but a hint or two to speed me up would be very welcome.