Backups

[-kenl-]

I have a directory that has video and photos that I want to backup to DVD.

The SIZE would require 2 DVDs, however I can't seem to do that in EMC 9.

 

Is there any way to get backup or data to span multiple disks (DVDs)?

[Delane]

I have a directory that has video and photos that I want to backup to DVD.

The SIZE would require 2 DVDs, however I can't seem to do that in EMC 9.

 

Is there any way to get backup or data to span multiple disks (DVDs)?

 

I have not had problems with backups that require multiple DVD volumes to hold the backup. Are you using BackUp My PC (BUMP 7)? The help info states:

 

"Note: If your backup job exceeds the space available on a single hard drive, drive partition, or piece of media, Backup MyPC will prompt you to select another drive, drive partition, or blank media when the current one has been filled."

 

I honestly haven't tried this yet where "One file is larger than 1 dvd", so can't say for sure that it would work, but it appears this might work okay. Good luck!

[grandpabruce]

I have a directory that has video and photos that I want to backup to DVD.

The SIZE would require 2 DVDs, however I can't seem to do that in EMC 9.

 

Is there any way to get backup or data to span multiple disks (DVDs)?

 

Spanning discs is not a good idea at all. Can you divide up the files so you can get them on 2 DVD's without splitting a file?

[-kenl-]

nope. One file is larger than 1 dvd

[The Highlander]

nope. One file is larger than 1 dvd

 

Then use a programe like winrar and span a big rar or zip file ( make sure you have CRC checking on first) and then burn the two rar or zip files to two DVD's

or use a editing software package and cut the vidio files in half.