I've faced multiple hard disk crashes in the past, leading to data loss that hasn't been essential until now. Unfortunately, I recently lost some crucial official data when my laptop crashed. In the past, I've backed up to services like Google Drive and Dropbox, but that process has been pretty manual and my data is scattered across different accounts. I'm considering automating my backups and have found some open-source tools like Borg Backup and Restic that seem promising. I'm here to ask if anyone has experience with automating backups or using these tools, or maybe even a blend of both!
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If you prefer a straightforward script solution, you could use the built-in `xcopy` command. It handles copying files efficiently and can be set up to run on a schedule with Task Scheduler, making it very convenient.
For real-time backups, you could check out cloud services like FileN or ProtonDrive. They continuously scan for changes and back up everything as it happens. ProtonDrive even retains deleted versions indefinitely, which could be great for your important files.
If you're looking to automate your backups, I highly recommend using Restic. I've been using it for a couple of years now, and it's really reliable. Plus, you can set it up with a simple batch script to run at night, so you can just set it and forget it! The deduplication feature will save you a ton of space compared to moving files manually across different cloud accounts.
You might also look into Veeam Agent's community edition. It's user-friendly and ideal for backing up your data automatically. It might seem a bit complex if you're not a sysadmin, but it's worth a shot if you want something reliable.
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