[Leaplist] Distro and LAN choices, this works for me!

[Robin (Bartow FL)]

> Backups
> Image partitons hda1 to hdc1, hda2 to hdc2, hda3 to hdc3, hda5 to hdc5, byte for byte / no compression.
> hda and hdc are on separate channels to maximize data transfer during backups.
> If hda fails, power down, swap a ribbon cable (or removable drive), power up.
> Automated/selective incremental backups from hda* to hdc* makes it rock solid.
> Next time, buy 2 matching hard drives, sleep soundly.
> 
> /robin

I forgot to mention...

If you use a "removable" hard drive on hdc
and only connect it during a backup,
(ie for subsequent offsite storage)
edit /etc/fstab
every line that references hdc*
ensure the 6th field is set to "0"

If you forget, fsck will not forgive.

/robin