server backup

[m31xtr]

im new to backup stuff
i have 1 web server running clarkconnect,1 Ubuntu workstation,1 winxp laptop.
i have a snap4100 with 240gb
my q is can i backup all my systems to snap,
can i create an auto backup for all of my systems using RAID5?
if not then what is snap capable of ?
i just got it from eBay for a good price,but i don't know what to do with it.


Model Software Hardware Serial# BIOS

4000 series 3.1.603 (US) 2.2.1 xxxxxx 2.4.437

[blue68f100]

Snaps are widely used for backup, That is my main uses. You can use any program that supports network shares or MAP drives. As long as you have access to the snap share it will work. For XP I have been using SyncToy by microsoft, FREE.

You backup program must reside on the PC. The only programs that can run on the Snap is Snap Extension and/or Java script.

Make sure your unit has be modified, as one of the Sticky threads shows. If not your snap will not be stable.

If you can locate a new version (4.0.860) of the OS. I would recommend installing it. It corrects a lot of problems.

[Phoenix32]

While I am sure the software and networking gurus might have a different opinion (and may feel free to correct me)......

The SNAP Server is basically 3 things, 1) a file server, 2) a web server, and 3) an FTP server. But, in short terms, it is an NAS device (Networked Attached Storage).

You can use it to back up or host your files/data, that is what it is made for. But the software to do so must be on your client computers for the most part.

[m31xtr]

thank you blue68f100,Phoenix32
i think it's modified , i compare the pic with the main board.
i have ver 002.
what program can i use in linux for backup?

[blue68f100]

If you not sure take a high rez photo and email it to me. I will confirm it for you.

I do not have any linux pc's running at the moment. So I cant help you there. But most any will work as long as you can set up a schedule.

One thing I recommend for any new users is to fail a HD and see what the recovery process is. It allways better to test your system before putting it in service.

Another thing to look at is to see if all of the HD's have the same starting point. If it was upgrade and had a hd failure early on, the starting points may be different as well as the drive size. But simply remove the array and re formating the drives clears up the problem.

[m31xtr]

blue68f100 ill send you the pic today
few min ago i tried to install snapos ver 4 full installusing assist ,but when i choose the file to upload it says that file not for this system???
what to do?

[blue68f100]

Your 4100 has had the modification done, so it should have no problem with stability.

It sounds like the v4 is the patch and not the full install.

Try installing it through Assist.

[m31xtr]

when i try to update the software using assist i load a file called snap_4_x.sup is in a folder called SnapOS_4_0_860_upg
so i think its the upgrade ver
but its not working
i think i have to look for the full install
any idea where to find it?

[blue68f100]

There is also a v4.0.830 full version, too.

[m31xtr]

both ver not available in the web site

[blue68f100]

Requires entitlement for the OS, if your unit is not in warranty or service contract.

[m31xtr]

i dont think that i'm going to pay 199 for the software...
could some one please give me the full file name so i can do my search

[Phoenix32]

Originally Posted by m31xtr

what program can i use in linux for backup?

Can't help you on that one... Not a linux guy...

[m31xtr]

Ok im running v4 now ..... ithink i paid 199 for it
but i tell need that linux software for backup

[re3dyb0y]

Id be suprised if there wasnt a few decent FREE peices of linux backup software