Comments on: Mozy Backup http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/ Pieces of the productivity puzzle. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:42:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Uncle Foobar http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/comment-page-1/#comment-102837 Uncle Foobar Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:29:42 +0000 http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/#comment-102837 re: Mozy latest build for OS X Leopard 27 Dec. 08 Hey kids: have you **tried** recovering some test files? I did and neither their web disk image service or the in-app restore service can handle Quicken "package" type data files (really folders). Summary: Mozy for OS X is in semi-beta; your file loss may vary. From dealing with the clueless tech support (the guy recommending windows utilities), it leads me to believe that the details of OS X filesystem and backup are not handled correctly by Mozy due to programmer ignorance. Another Gripe: it won't let me ignore the VMWare files (which are huge) every time i try to build the file picker list. I would love to add simple offsite backup to my scheme, but for now i stick to SuperDuper. Foob re: Mozy latest build for OS X Leopard 27 Dec. 08

Hey kids: have you **tried** recovering some test files? I did and neither their web disk image service or the in-app restore service can handle Quicken “package” type data files (really folders).

Summary: Mozy for OS X is in semi-beta; your file loss may vary.

From dealing with the clueless tech support (the guy recommending windows utilities), it leads me to believe that the details of OS X filesystem and backup are not handled correctly by Mozy due to programmer ignorance.

Another Gripe: it won’t let me ignore the VMWare files (which are huge) every time i try to build the file picker list.

I would love to add simple offsite backup to my scheme, but for now i stick to SuperDuper.

Foob

]]> By: SpiKe http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/comment-page-1/#comment-16832 SpiKe Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:11:46 +0000 http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/#comment-16832 Yeah it was Windows. Downloading the backups off of Mozy seems like a chore but thankfully I only have docs and websites saved so it's nothing large. When reformat my comp will get to see how quickly/easily you can access your files. Yeah it was Windows. Downloading the backups off of Mozy seems like a chore but thankfully I only have docs and websites saved so it’s nothing large. When reformat my comp will get to see how quickly/easily you can access your files.

]]> By: Mark Shead http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/comment-page-1/#comment-16508 Mark Shead Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:44:18 +0000 http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/#comment-16508 @SpiKe - Are you using it with Windows or OS X? Everyone seems to be having good luck with Windows or with less than 2GB of data. I've been pretty impressed with Jungle Disk although the setup does require a bit more technical expertise and an Amazon Webservices account. @SpiKe – Are you using it with Windows or OS X? Everyone seems to be having good luck with Windows or with less than 2GB of data. I’ve been pretty impressed with Jungle Disk although the setup does require a bit more technical expertise and an Amazon Webservices account.

]]> By: SpiKe http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/comment-page-1/#comment-15935 SpiKe Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:59:10 +0000 http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/#comment-15935 Mozy has worked like a charm for me (my original review <a href="http://www.organizeit.co.uk/2007/06/28/ever-tried-mozy-for-online-storage/" rel="nofollow">here</a>, though admittedly I don't have huge files to save. I use the free version but thanks to referrals I've managed to increase the 2gb limit to 5gb ;). I love how ever since I originally set it up nearly 6 months ago I've hardly had to touch it. Mozy has worked like a charm for me (my original review here, though admittedly I don’t have huge files to save. I use the free version but thanks to referrals I’ve managed to increase the 2gb limit to 5gb ;) . I love how ever since I originally set it up nearly 6 months ago I’ve hardly had to touch it.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/comment-page-1/#comment-15767 Daniel Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:51:14 +0000 http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/#comment-15767 I’m using the free 2GB plan of Mozy on Windows XP. As far as I’m concerned it’s pretty much what I need, you can easily choose what to backup (sets or folders). I’ve also needed to retrieve a file I have changed on my computer and it worked. It’s nice to know that you have previous versions of your files saved for you for 30 days. I only backup my Current Projects & Next Actions (the most valuable data on the computer) and so far I’m under the 2GB limit, but I’m thinking to upgrade when it will be necessary. I’m using the free 2GB plan of Mozy on Windows XP. As far as I’m concerned it’s pretty much what I need, you can easily choose what to backup (sets or folders). I’ve also needed to retrieve a file I have changed on my computer and it worked. It’s nice to know that you have previous versions of your files saved for you for 30 days.

I only backup my Current Projects & Next Actions (the most valuable data on the computer) and so far I’m under the 2GB limit, but I’m thinking to upgrade when it will be necessary.

]]> By: Shimon http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/comment-page-1/#comment-15187 Shimon Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:19:48 +0000 http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/#comment-15187 I personally will never count on uploading all my personal stuff to a third server, a backdoor is always a possibility (though I agree a low possibility). My backup strategy involves using GPG (open source) for encryption and then uploading the files to online server - I use diino. My complete backup plan : 1. Once per night - auto ghost (norton) to an External HD 2. Once per night - auto incremental backup of important stuff - docs, 42Tags and more. 3. Once per night - auto encryption of VERY important files and backup on diino online 4. Once per month - Burn enctypted DVD and spread to family.. 5. Once per month - Upload to my ftp server - encrypted material - docs... I personally will never count on uploading all my personal stuff to a third server, a backdoor is always a possibility (though I agree a low possibility).

My backup strategy involves using GPG (open source) for encryption and then uploading the files to online server – I use diino.

My complete backup plan :
1. Once per night – auto ghost (norton) to an External HD
2. Once per night – auto incremental backup of important stuff – docs, 42Tags and more.
3. Once per night – auto encryption of VERY important files and backup on diino online
4. Once per month – Burn enctypted DVD and spread to family..
5. Once per month – Upload to my ftp server – encrypted material – docs…

]]> By: Mark Shead http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/comment-page-1/#comment-15107 Mark Shead Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:34:00 +0000 http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/#comment-15107 @Andy - I had good luck with 2 GBs. I ran into problems when I started trying to backup 25 GB. (Which is the whole point of the paid service.) I was even on a T1 and a 3Mbps (upload speed) connection. I worked with them for about 2 months trying to get it to work, so it isn't like I just gave up right away. You are right, it is possible that somewhere it works for someone on OS X. However if Mozy support can't get it to work after 2 months of working with me (someone with a software engineering and network administration background) it isn't something I would recommend as a workable solution. Has anyone else out there had good luck with larger amounts of data using OS X? @Andy – I had good luck with 2 GBs. I ran into problems when I started trying to backup 25 GB. (Which is the whole point of the paid service.) I was even on a T1 and a 3Mbps (upload speed) connection.

I worked with them for about 2 months trying to get it to work, so it isn’t like I just gave up right away. You are right, it is possible that somewhere it works for someone on OS X. However if Mozy support can’t get it to work after 2 months of working with me (someone with a software engineering and network administration background) it isn’t something I would recommend as a workable solution.

Has anyone else out there had good luck with larger amounts of data using OS X?

]]> By: Daniel http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/comment-page-1/#comment-15104 Daniel Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:16:25 +0000 http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/#comment-15104 I'm using the free 2GB plan of Mozy on Windows XP. As far as I'm concerned it's pretty much what I need, you can easily choose what to backup (sets or folders). I've also needed to retrieve a file I have changed on my computer and it worked. It's nice to know that you have previous versions of your files saved for you for 30 days. I only backup my Current Projects & Next Actions (the most valuable data on the computer) and so far I'm under the 2GB limit, but I'm thinking to upgrade when it will be necessary. I’m using the free 2GB plan of Mozy on Windows XP. As far as I’m concerned it’s pretty much what I need, you can easily choose what to backup (sets or folders). I’ve also needed to retrieve a file I have changed on my computer and it worked. It’s nice to know that you have previous versions of your files saved for you for 30 days.

I only backup my Current Projects & Next Actions (the most valuable data on the computer) and so far I’m under the 2GB limit, but I’m thinking to upgrade when it will be necessary.

]]> By: Andy http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/comment-page-1/#comment-15085 Andy Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:04:42 +0000 http://www.productivity501.com/mozy-backup/383/#comment-15085 It works great for me in OSX (Leopard) and has for quite some time. I've been using the free version (2G limit) to back up the most critical files on my system and it's doing just fine. Your blanket statement that it doesn't work under OSX is misleading. You should have said "on my system" or something. Irony: as I typed that, I got a Mozy has unexpectedly quit message. Clearly, your milage may vary :) -A It works great for me in OSX (Leopard) and has for quite some time. I’ve been using the free version (2G limit) to back up the most critical files on my system and it’s doing just fine. Your blanket statement that it doesn’t work under OSX is misleading. You should have said “on my system” or something.

Irony: as I typed that, I got a Mozy has unexpectedly quit message. Clearly, your milage may vary :)

-A

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