learning to use dantz retrospect backup software

This link might help. It is a pdf, I would print it out.

I have Retrospect 6.5. They do have their own terminology. It isn't the most user-friendly, but it is a smart way to backup. You don't have to have multiple backup sets, you can just have one and it has everything you need. It is easier than the manual makes it seem. Once you set up the script that it runs, you might never have to do too much else.

You have to choose between making "duplicates" or a "backup." The default script is Duplicate. A backup is more complete, it saves settings, and old versions of files. If a file is revised 5 times, the backup will have all five versions (potentially). The Duplicate only has the most recent version of each file. Then you create a "script" which is just a series of instructions telling it what to back up and where. Then you execute the script. The advantage is that you only define the steps once, and can repeat it over and over (the one-touch button executes the script that you create). I use the "backup" because you can restore everything, from the entire drive to an older version of a file, and you can also specify a point in time.

If that link doesn't work go to www.dantz.com and look in the knowledgebase for "Customizing Your Maxtor OneTouch Button for Backup" or try this link here.

There is a pdf you can download to get rid of the annoying frames. Try the first link in the post above again, once you are on Dantz's website.

Message Edited by hal4000 on 11-07-2004 12:11 PM

I am looking at the Dantz retrospect software for approximately $100.00 my question is does it mirror the entire hardrive including the software programs.