When I installed Amahi I was disappointed to learn that Windows 7 premium doesn't allow backups to network locations (only the professional, enterprise and ultimate versions do). However, after a simple google search I found a way to fool windows by creating a virtual hard drive:
http://www.overclockedtechies.com/2012/ ... rk-backup/
So, if anyone else had a headache over this, here's the solution!
Cheers
Disclaimer: Haven't actually tried using it myself, since I at the moment just have a test setup of Amahi using an old laptop, but I have confirmed that windows backup can be configured to use it.
Tip: Windows backup
Re: Tip: Windows backup
I don't know if it's worth diving into, but also, Microsoft SyncToy is pretty awesome as a "rsync for windows" for incremental backups
SgtFoo
HDA: VM inside oVirt FX-8300 95w (2 cores for HDA), 32GB RAM (2GB for HDA)
My PC: FX-8300, 16GB RAM, 3x 1TB HDDs, Radeon HD6970 2GB video; Win10 Pro x64
Other: PC, Asus 1215n (LXLE), Debian openZFS server (3x(2x2tb) mirrors)
Modem&Network: Thomson DCM475; Asus RT-AC66U; HP 1800-24G switch
HDA: VM inside oVirt FX-8300 95w (2 cores for HDA), 32GB RAM (2GB for HDA)
My PC: FX-8300, 16GB RAM, 3x 1TB HDDs, Radeon HD6970 2GB video; Win10 Pro x64
Other: PC, Asus 1215n (LXLE), Debian openZFS server (3x(2x2tb) mirrors)
Modem&Network: Thomson DCM475; Asus RT-AC66U; HP 1800-24G switch
Re: Tip: Windows backup
Yes the MS tool works quite well. More practical and simpler than making a virtual hard drive.
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My HDA: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz on MSI board, 16GB RAM, 1TBx1+2TBx2+4TBx2
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Re: Tip: Windows backup
Will definitely take a look at SyncToy for syncing my personal files to my hda, but that won't be enough to do a full system restore in case my pc crashes, like Windows backup would, right?
Re: Tip: Windows backup
Correct. However, Clonezilla Live CD is a good resource for full metal backups. I also like to use FreeFileSync for synchronizing my files between my PCs and HDA.
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My HDA: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz on MSI board, 16GB RAM, 1TBx1+2TBx2+4TBx2
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My HDA: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz on MSI board, 16GB RAM, 1TBx1+2TBx2+4TBx2
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