Deniable1477Jul 17, 2023

Cloud Backup

https://lemmy.world/post/1635510

Cloud Backup - Lemmy.world

I finally got the dreaded over storage warning from google today. What is everyone moving to these days? People were moving to dropbox advance but i heard its not really unlimited anymore. I have 30TB of data that can’t be reproduced (family videos and photos). Any recommendations? I prefer not to spend $100+ a month on backups but if i have to do it then i’ll do it.

Show threadChojinDSLJul 17, 2023
Build a NAS. If you’ve already got one, build a second one as backup. It’s cheaper in the long run than most cloud storage solutions. Especially when you factor in the time it would take for a complete restore.
Show threadkhannie
The main issue with a NAS for this use case is the “what if my house burns down” scenario. Zero/ low effort off site backups are really important for treasured memories.
Jul 17, 2023 at 6:02pmWeb
Show threadtonynJul 17, 2023
I’m currently working on this problem. My plan is to use a Phoenix DataCare 2001 media firesafe to rotate a copy of my full backup. See my post for the discussion.
Help me with a rotating firesafe data backup - Lemmy

I have between 20-30 TB of data I want to keep a copy of in a firesafe. I do not want to use an online storage solution, I want to maintain my personal data at my home. My current plan is to get (2) Mediasonic HFR2-SU3S2 PRORAID enclosures and (8) WD Red Pro NAS 16TB drives to fill them. The first would contain a full backup and be placed in the safe. The second would be attached to my machine and receive nightly backups. Periodically, I would rotate the enclosures, taking the one from the safe and swap it with the one connected to my machine. Are there any problems with my plan that I am not thinking of? Are there better solutions? Is anyone else keeping a rotating data backup in a safe? How is it working out for you?