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Understanding backup correct format.
Im self taught ,and read this forum regulary for instruction and knowledge but .i have this issue re backup format /protocols.
SSD (C) drive with OS and apps.>
WD Black 1 Tb split into (2) 500gb drives (data)
Seagate 1 TB USB3 for backups ,offline until required for use. Manually connected .
Back ups held on both WD 500gb partition as well as External drive.
Aomei V2.5 ( one click backups and have used Aomei for 12 mths) no issues , easy interface and perform integity checks with each backup performed.
Aomei boot disk on USB is in drawer.
My question is .(1) I have been performing System backups ,size approx 26gb , includes MBR and do this on the 1st of every month.Then delete oldest 6 mths backup files ,so i have last 6 mths held as current.
So am i using the correct format (IE Full system) or should i perform an Image file backup or Clone ???????
Whats the diff ???? and does full system also include any data held on C drive??????
I dont want to do Incremental nor Differentials as issues can arise and i find that 26gb only takes approx 5 minutes inc integrity check but I DO want it to all be there just in case.!!!!
I have experienced the pain when a hardware failure MOBO or HD suddenly expires .(full re install)
Thanks in advance
Last edited by Oldhead; 01 Apr 2015 at 23:00. Reason: adding text