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FM Server 7 (OS X) won't recognize path to remote server for auto backup
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FM Server 7 (OS X) won't recognize path to remote server for auto backup -
09-08-2005
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We just bought Server 7. Can't get the auto backup to work, because we need to back up to a remote server. Even with the server mounted, the path is not recognized as valid by FM. Tried an alias and a direct path to the folder. No luck. Anyone have a solution or work-around? |
design. Why? I'm not sure... perhaps for stability/reliability or maybe
performance?
Not a big deal though its trivial to have the remote server mirror the
backup folder on the FM7 server.
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Not a big deal though its trivial to have the remote server mirror the backup folder on the FM7 server. |
I usually use a DOS batch program to do it !
Could you elaborate somewhat on some better ways to do it ?
Remi-Noel
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Not a big deal though its trivial to have the remote server mirror the backup folder on the FM7 server. It is surely trivial, but I can't find a routine way to do it elegantly. I usually use a DOS batch program to do it ! |
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Could you elaborate somewhat on some better ways to do it ? |
In windows you can use Task Scheduler to run a batch file ("Scheduled
Tasks" under "Performance and Maintenance" control panels in XP
elsewhere on other versions.) periodically.
If the remote server is linux you could use "cron" to run a batch/script
from there.
For that matter cron works with OSX too, or you can set up a repeating
event in iCal to run a batch file or applescript.
Or... use any dedicated backup software that lets you schedule backup of
a remote folder or perform folder mirroring.
Or you could set up a sheduled FTP transfer using any decent ftp
program.
-regards,
Dave
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rnmenegaux (AT) free (DOT) fr says... Not a big deal though its trivial to have the remote server mirror the backup folder on the FM7 server. It is surely trivial, but I can't find a routine way to do it elegantly. I usually use a DOS batch program to do it ! You could do something more exotic, but a batch file would suffice. Could you elaborate somewhat on some better ways to do it ? Some approaches that might be appliable: In windows you can use Task Scheduler to run a batch file ("Scheduled Tasks" under "Performance and Maintenance" control panels in XP elsewhere on other versions.) periodically. If the remote server is linux you could use "cron" to run a batch/script from there. For that matter cron works with OSX too, or you can set up a repeating event in iCal to run a batch file or applescript. Or... use any dedicated backup software that lets you schedule backup of a remote folder or perform folder mirroring. Or you could set up a sheduled FTP transfer using any decent ftp program. -regards, Dave |
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I've decided to do it as a two-step process - get FM Server to create the backup file, and then use a simple applescript/iCal event to copy that backup folder to the remote server. But if anyone from FMaker is listening, it seems to me that only allowing the creation of a backup on the same drive is like having a second safety deposit box in the same bank. If the bank burns down, it doesn't matter if your valuables are in one box or two -- they're all toast. ;-) |
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