"DVD-RAM for data backup" Topic
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| Cheriton | 09 Dec 2012 2:07 p.m. PST |
Hello: Anyone know if a DVD-RAM disc requires removing the default Video Recording software before using it for system and general data backup? I know network administrators use them for backup, but will the inherent Video Software clash with "dragging and dropping" files? Have been googling for the last hour finding nothing specific to the "preparation" question. Do the DVD-RAM need some special preparation first? TIA… Cheriton  |
| Stryderg | 09 Dec 2012 6:12 p.m. PST |
Question: Which operating system? Question the second: Why DVD-RAM and not +/-R? |
| CeruLucifus | 09 Dec 2012 10:19 p.m. PST |
Stryderg, you asked the important questions. I've never worked with DVD-RAM media, just DVD+/-R, but according to the Wikipedia article, its on-disc sctructure is similar to hard disks so it's better optimized for file backup functions. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD-RAM Cheriton, if your default Video Recording software only supports writing videos, that's probably a limitation of the software, not the drive. I wouldn't suggest uninstalling it though. Just load another software burner. The two should coexist. On Windows, I've been happy with ImgBurn, which is freeware. imgburn.com |
| ancientsgamer | 10 Dec 2012 9:55 p.m. PST |
Be aware that you will have to make backups of backups in the future. I think max time storage is 20 years or thereabouts? Which means I would plan on copying these 15 years hence or so. Not sure if the volatility is still this high these days? |
| Cheriton | 11 Dec 2012 11:47 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the responses, been offline… Question: Which operating system? Sorry, Windows 8 Question the second: Why DVD-RAM and not +/-R? Firstly don't want read only discs piling up. Secondly I'd like to write over to update and have a couple of unused packs of DVD-RAM, now have DVR. Already have a couple of memory sticks in the "backup cue", just thought I'd get some use out of the DVDs. I wouldn't suggest uninstalling it though I was definitely unclear in my statement, sorry. The video software is on the DVD-RAM itself, just wondered if it should be reformatted before using it for backup? Thanks again…
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| freewargamesrules | 19 Jan 2013 3:41 p.m. PST |
DVD-RAM is ideal for backups as they are alot more reliable than DVD-RW or regular DVD's. |
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