Per suggestion of others on data back up, I looked up continous data back up by a couple of companies. One seem to sell external harddrive and software package ranging from $1500 to thousands, and the other is IBM Trivoli continous data backup, which cost like about $50.
I downloaded the trial version of IBM trivoli, and installation was a snap.
I called Amazingcharts tech support about what file to back up. They apparently have changed their mind over the last 2 years. I was told 2 years ago when I upgraded to version 5, that backing up the entire Amazingcharts folder is not sufficient, and that the ONLY WAY to back up my data base is to use the AC backup from inside AC.
Now, this morning, I spoke to the tech support, and a different tech told me that if I backed up the entire AC program folder, I would have ALL the data I need, except for the program settings, which is not important anyway. So I don't understand the change in their answer.
Anyhow, I dropped the AC program file on to folders to back up, set up a native HD back up to 2 copies, and set up a remote set up as the USB fireproof drive. Clicked a button, and it took like less than 10 sec to do the initial back up.
Supposedly, it back up any changes to the AC file continously. And since it is not being backed up over the internet, it should not tie up the network with other AC users.
I have no idea if the program can truly pick up every changes in data or not, but so far the speed of the initial back up wasn't much.
If anyone has experience with IBM Trivoli continous data back up, let me know. It seems like the only way to test it is to unplug the drive, put it into another computer, and see if I can restore the data of AC with the latest back up on it...
