How to partition my external HDD?

[JohnnyScience]

How do I make some partitions on my external passport?

I'll be using Second copy to back up my data & Acronis to back up my OS, so I wanted to put them on 2 different partitions.

 

[win7clutz]

How do I make some partitions on my external passport?

I'll be using Second copy to back up my data & Acronis to back up my OS, so I wanted to put them on 2 different partitions.

Just wondering, why use two different programs to backup data from the same source? You can configure and format your external drive at Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Disk management,,,

 

[JohnnyScience]

How do I make some partitions on my external passport?

I'll be using Second copy to back up my data & Acronis to back up my OS, so I wanted to put them on 2 different partitions.

Just wondering, why use two different programs to backup data from the same source? You can configure and format your external drive at Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Disk management,,,

I dont see admin tools?

This was the way I was told to back it up so I can access the normal media data on the external like a normal flash drive.

 

[reghakr]

Even if you gave two partitions, the drive fails, you've lost everything.

 

[JohnnyScience]

Even if you gave two partitions, the drive fails, you've lost everything.

No I have an internal HDD for my OS's (Ubuntu 64 & Win7 64) and an internal HDD for all of my media.

I am then backing up each one of those onto one main external passport.

So where is admin tools in control panel so I can make partitions?

 

[reghakr]

You need to Start > run, and type diskmgmt.msc.

 

[JohnnyScience]

You need to Start > run, and type diskmgmt.msc.

ahh ok.

So I see the HDD I want to make partitions with, but how do I do it?

I dont want to be just trying things & mess it all up.

 

[reghakr]

You right-click on the unallocated space and choose create New simple volume and then set it;s size.. You can make as many as you want, but I;d suggest only two

 

[JohnnyScience]

You right-click on the unallocated space and choose create New simple volume and then set it;s size.. You can make as many as you want, but I;d suggest only two

I dont see that exactly?

I've attached a screenshot...

 

[reghakr]

That's because you formated the whole hard drive,'

The only thing you can go is right-click on disk 1 and choose Shrink. This will leave unallocated space for you to make partitions.

 

[JohnnyScience]

Ok cool thanks I have them both where I want them now.

I just have to download acronis & back up my OS now.

Can I use Acronis to bakc up Ubuntu does anyone know?

 

[reghakr]

take a look at this thread:

http://www.sevenforums.com/chillout...special-edition-free-todaty-o.html#post418047

 

[JohnnyScience]

take a look at this thread:

http://www.sevenforums.com/chillout...special-edition-free-todaty-o.html#post418047

Hmm. And that program would take place of Acronis then for my OS backup?

I'll still use 2nd copy for the media backup?

 

[reghakr]

It;s up to you actually If your familiar with your then use it

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Johnny:

I do something pretty similar to what you want to do. I use imaging programs and I have used Second Copy for over 10 years. It is a great program.

It is entirely your choice, but I don't see any advantage to putting Second Copy backups in one partition and Acronis backups in another. In fact, a possible disadvantage of 2 partitions is that you will sooner or later run low on space in one partition and then be faced with having to shrink partitions or reallocate space--why bother with that????

I would simply use one big partition and then divide the backups into a folder structure. If the backup drive is F, then use F:\Acronis and F:\Second Copy.

I assume you realize that Second Copy backs up ONLY on a file by file basis--it does not image.

 

[JohnnyScience]

It;s up to you actually If your familiar with your then use it

I'm not familiar with any of them, but Acronis was just suggested to me to make an .iso backup of my entire OS.

I am aware Second copy only does file by file basis - thats exactly what I want so I can access them at any time like normal.

So if I'm not familiar with any other program & plan to use 2nd copy for data, what should I be using for OS backup?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Macrium Free has the best and most user-friendly interface. It runs very quickly also. I have yet to hear anything negative about it.

Nothing wrong with using both Macrium and Acronis. With a bit of luck, one or the other of them will work when needed.

 

[JohnnyScience]

Macrium Free has the best and most user-friendly interface. It runs very quickly also. I have yet to hear anything negative about it.

Nothing wrong with using both Macrium and Acronis. With a bit of luck, one or the other of them will work when needed.

Well I'd prefer to just use one program & become familar with it.

I would try the Macrium, but the link above doesnt give me permission any more?

So I guess I'll just go with Acronis even though I wasnt aware it wasnt free.

 

[gregrocker]

The problem is when you plug it into explorer via USB it may only see the first partition.

You need some kind of manager to choose partition to access.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

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