Best Practices for Data Restoration 3.1.4

[matt3k]

I back up to my NAS via Ami-Back to a file.  The only limitation is the 4 gig file size.  With Ami-Back you can schedule the backup automatically.  It is the most stable and capable Amiga backup program (http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?88189-Amiga-backup-software-comparison).  You can patch it to version i from Aminet.

I also backup my NAS to an external HDD for additional protection and lock it in a safe.

I use SMBFS upon boot up so the NAS is part of the workbench right off.

To restore it couldn't be simpler...

1.  I use the network boot disk (http://jpv.wmhost.com/NetworkBootDisk/) and just boot right from floppy to my NAS.
2.  Run HDTools if needed off the NAS.
3.  Run Ami-Back off the NAS and restore.  You could also just copy the files if you wanted at that point.

[matt3k]

Turns out that AMI-Back will restore flawlessly from a 4 gig file.  One more reason to track down a version 2 copy off of the bays.  Updated the Amibay review referenced in my prior post.