Dedicated backup server

[ruiz107]

Hi guys,

I learned the hard way that you shouldn't backup your data on the same machine and now i'm in need of some kind of backup.

Currently i have 5 different servers between dedicated and vps's that should be around 500GB of data. I'm thinking of gettng another dedicated server just to receive the backup's of all those 5 servers and maybe work as a webserver to cover the downtime if any of the live servers fail.

So i'll probably get a Quad-core, Intel Q8400 + a 1TB disk. This should do it, right?

Also, i never used a dedicated software before, so the bundled:
"FREE R1soft software, enterprise backup solution"

Should cover all my needs right? Any of you know if its easy to use? Thanks

[the_ancient]

For Pure Backup you should look at JPC Backup Services
http://www.jaguarpc.com/services/backups.php

If you want to do a Full Backup Server I dont believe the "Free R1`Soft" Line means a free backup SERVER software, they give you a free CLIENT to access their R1 Soft CDP Server(s). You would need to Lease the Server Software, probally from R1 or another Backup Vendor. I do not know if JPC offers a wholly owned/leased backup server.

Personally, unless your doing a full fail over for all 5 servers to 1 servers (probably not possible of advisable anyway), I would look at how much data your clients actual use, and buy a monthly backup account for that size and be done with it