Software for data backup on CD ?

[jeffLX]

Hi,
I do not need to do a complete system backup, like Ghost can do or others (I have one tool from Adaptec sold with the CD burner), I need an app. that might help me backing up data (I would like to save increments). I tried EZ cd and Nero, but none offers this witht facility, unless I'm mistaken : with nero, for instance, I have to erase cd data before remplacing with a newer one - which ids a pain with many folders to specify.

Any tip or idea welcome.
Cheers.

 

[DefRef]

The Take Two SW can do partition BUs, as can Ghost. What exactly are you wanting to backup and not backup?

 

[apoppin]

EZ CD Creator 4.0 allows for incremental back-ups. You can add data to the CD-R or RW. Just make sure you leave the CD open (but close the session) until it is full.

Just a note - I have accidently overwritten data (until I was sure of what I was doing). Make TWO back-up Cds and add data to one at a time. That way if you accidently erase something, you have a backup on the other CD.

 

[jeffLX]

DefRef > I don't think this is what I'm looking for : I just want to make a backup of specified folders (data and users prefs), say once a week. I thought I might use the CD-RW for this purpose, since I have already a CD backup of the original file system. I tried today DiscSafe from the CRWIN comp. Doesn't work at all. And I check Veritas backup Exec for windows 2000 : 795 $ !! That's a bit pricy for what I'm planning...
Apoppin > I have EZ CD Creator 3 - Might buy the 4 ver. if it was intersting, but I'm not sure : with the 3.05 ver. you could only drag/drop file using the UDF reader. This is not exactly what I'm looking for, since I'd like to plan a weekly backup, not erasing a CD first, nor adding data, but just replacing old one by the new one (like with a ZIP or a floppy). Do you think it is possible with Adaptec's 4.0 EZ ?

Thx to you both for your answers.
Cheers.

 

[DefRef]

OK. Wasn't sure exactly what ya needed. Good luck.

 

[apoppin]

Well, 4.0 allows you to drag whole folders from Explorer. It's a lot better than the 3 series(5.0 will be out pretty soon) and can get it at Circuit City for $49 after rebates.

If you only have 3.0, definitely upgrade to 3.5 off the 'net. I think it's functionality is greatly improved (and if you get 4.0, upgrade to 4.03).

 

[jeffLX]

Ok. thanks to you both. I'll check EZ cd 4.01 for a test.