I think the theory was that if we were backing up the entire active drive that includes the backup folder it was unnecessary, but you are right... it is free and easy.

I have not felt an overwhelming concern to encrypt data that never moved out of the secure server room, figuring physical security would suffice. But, I appreciate the suggestion. and will keep it in mind.

David Grauman MD
Department of Medicine
Commonwealth Health Center
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands