Create Advice[Build Log] Sleeper PC with RAID 1 array
Create Advice[Build Log] Sleeper PC with RAID 1 array
I considered creating a build log, so here it is... let me confirm if I shared it in the incorrect location or with the wrong label, because I wasn't entirely sure.
Raid 1 serves to safeguard against drive failure, ensuring data is also stored elsewhere, such as on portable HDDs and DVDs.
If a drive fails and the PC needs to be reloaded, it's just an afternoon task. But as a photographer and artist who frequently relies on past works, the thought of a drive failure requiring weeks of searching through backups is really scary. I've used RAID 1 for years and it's helped me avoid many problems. What would you do instead?
If it takes weeks to locate everything from your backups, you're doing it incorrectly. Complete drive backups, incremental backups each night. A fresh drive, a quick setup, and it's ready just like before. No need to reinstall anything, no weeks of searching. In fact, the whole drive is restored exactly as it was from the previous night or last week. What's your backup setup at home? What is your backup setup at home? And why not do it? Every day I see multiple threads asking "How do I recover my files?" or "That drive held 5 years of photos of my kids!!" Whether it's a dead drive, lost phone, virus, or accidental deletion, formatting errors... forums. This also provides layered protection. I can fetch a specific file version from "Last Tuesday". Which has helped me in several situations.
I've seen your guide before, your approach seems quite logical and reasonable. Although I lack the technical skills to set it up properly, I believe I can stick with what I already understand. I've also purchased the necessary items.
I understand
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Many of my materials are stored on DVDs since they remain intact without power and aren't affected by dust or magnets, etc. I'm confident in my organization to ensure everything is backed up—except for the past three weeks. I'm currently working on improving my backup strategy.
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DVDs are they resistant to degradation?
A few years back, I was transferring movies onto DVDs.
Perhaps five years later, I retrieved them to store on an HDD.
I achieved around half the success rate.
Last week, I retrieved a small container containing 10 or 12 data CD/DVDs.
All of these were from the 2005-2006 period.
Out of that batch, two were readable.
When I have some free time, I plan to examine the remaining several hundred DVDs. I won't expect much improvement.
Odd? I believe I've experienced two or three failures over the past decade, with me and my brother using hundreds of drives.
[edit] I own a hot swap HDD drive, which was purchased only to fill an empty drive bay. I lost the covers and didn't want a cheap aftermarket one that wouldn't match the plastic, so perhaps I should follow your advice carefully, doing it manually whenever I have time and insert DVDs, etc.?