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    Hi all

    We make the Backup to external USB drives. How can we restore the data to a different system, like a MAC.

    Like a case, the house is burning, and we have to build a new server...

    I tried to attach the drive to a Mac, but it doesn't work.

    Thanks for a input.

    Best regards
    Reto Schmid

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    Our backup feature only works with our software and the same system that it was backed up from.

    If possible check with MAC to see if there is an inexpensive backup software that can backup shares from the NAS.
    All the best,

    Todd Maxwell


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    Hmmm, that's mean, if the server crash or burn after 5 years, the backup is not realy a backup? you have to look for a equal server and may the same software version?

    Thanks and best regards
    Reto Schmid

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    We will have a feature in this year that will allow you to take the backup "Dynamic Volume" and use with any products being NAS-R3 Enterprise or DSS.

    Even if you had a Microsoft server and it burned you would have to rebuild a new server install the backup software (some are very $$ - our backup feature is free) and restore the tapes or vtl or drive. You won't be able to take the MS backup and place on a MAC system either.

    You can take our backup and use any Linux system with a free backup program to do a restore if need be. So we do have some flexibility.

    Also keep in mind we do offer NDMP .

    You could also replicated your data to another NAS-R3 for such issues as you described with disaster recovery procedures with our Data Replication or even Volume Replication with DSS.

    So there are several ideas to select from.
    All the best,

    Todd Maxwell


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    Thank you very much for the info!

    MAC was just a example, if it's possible with a linux system, it's ok.
    Just have to test it

    Which "free backup program" do you mean?

    Best regards
    Reto Schmid

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    Use a Linux and install Bacula. You will have to research how to use the Bacula from within the Linux system. But in the next few releases you wont need to do this .
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    Hi, can you please explain the proccess to restore from the usb disk?
    thanks,

    wilmar

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    Quote Originally Posted by willcampos
    Hi, can you please explain the proccess to restore from the usb disk?
    thanks,

    wilmar
    did you used the backup tool? if you do, you can select the backup image then just need to click restore button or some thing like it to restore?
    for example, this process shows

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