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XrayDoc88
Nov 24, 2017Guide
Acronis Or Netgear Software?
I've decided it's time to finally retire my trusty home built Windows Home Server and purchase a NAS. I've pretty much decided on a Netgear ReadyNAS model. I'd like the NAS to make automatic comple...
- Nov 24, 2017
The built-in NAS backup jobs won't create image backups. If you share folders on your PC over the network, they can back them on on a schedule (assuming the source PCs are powered on when the backup job is run).
Personally I use Acronis TrueImage on my PCs, with the backup destination set to a NAS share. I use the ReadyNAS backup jobs to back up my NAS (to other NAS). FWIW, Acronis has a black friday sale on right now.
StephenB
Nov 24, 2017Guru - Experienced User
The built-in NAS backup jobs won't create image backups. If you share folders on your PC over the network, they can back them on on a schedule (assuming the source PCs are powered on when the backup job is run).
Personally I use Acronis TrueImage on my PCs, with the backup destination set to a NAS share. I use the ReadyNAS backup jobs to back up my NAS (to other NAS). FWIW, Acronis has a black friday sale on right now.
- XrayDoc88Nov 27, 2017Guide
Thank you. I will take advantage of the current sale with Acronis.
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