2018/09/11 20:18:41
bluearrows
We had a bushfire close by a few weeks back and it made me realise doesnt matter how many backups i have here,if one burns they all burn.
So my question is what is the best way to store my tracks online.I'm thinking that bundles are the best format and Im looking for free storage online.( so far Im using Google Drive)
Just wanted to get everyones thoughts and opinions
Cheers
Justin
2018/09/11 21:04:15
msmcleod
I don't bother with bundles - I just have a batch file to copy my Cakewalk Projects, Picture cache and Global Audio directories over to my cloud drive (and another one that copies them back).
 
This is not just for backups, but also to keep my laptop, "bedroom" studio PC and my main studio PC projects in sync.
 
The reason for using batch files, is so that the cloud service isn't scanning my real cakewalk directory whist cakewalk is using it (which would crash cakewalk). It also means I can be more selective about which files I want to backup.
 
Personally, I'm using MEGA as it was the best bang-for-buck at the time, and ended up upgrading to a paid version for the extra space. But shop around for the best deals.
 
Here's an example of what my batch file looks like:
 
CopyToMega.bat:
ROBOCOPY "C:\Cakewalk Projects" D:\CakewalkCloudProjects\SEQUENCE *.* /E /COPYALL /DCOPY:DAT 
ROBOCOPY "C:\PICTURE" D:\CakewalkCloudProjects\PICTURE *.* /E /COPYALL /DCOPY:DAT
ROBOCOPY "C:\Cakewalk Content\Cakewalk Core\Project Templates" D:\CakewalkCloudProjects\TEMPLATES *.* /E /COPYALL /DCOPY:DAT
ROBOCOPY "C:\WAVEDATA" D:\CakewalkCloudProjects\WAVEDATA *.* /E /COPYALL /DCOPY:DAT

 
CoptFromMega.bat:
ROBOCOPY D:\CakewalkCloudProjects\SEQUENCE "C:\Cakewalk Projects" *.* /E /COPYALL /DCOPY:DAT 
ROBOCOPY D:\CakewalkCloudProjects\PICTURE "C:\PICTURE" *.* /E /COPYALL /DCOPY:DAT
ROBOCOPY D:\CakewalkCloudProjects\TEMPLATES "C:\Cakewalk Content\Cakewalk Core\Project Templates" *.* /E /COPYALL /DCOPY:DAT
ROBOCOPY D:\CakewalkCloudProjects\WAVEDATA "C:\WAVEDATA" *.* /E /COPYALL /DCOPY:DAT

 
Note that C:\WAVEDATA is my Global Audio Directory, and C:\PICTURE is my picture cache.
 
D:\CakewalkCloudProjects is the directory that syncs up to my MEGA account.
 
Also, in order to use the /DCOPY:DAT option, I needed to give the batch files admin permission.
2018/09/12 00:54:35
Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk]
I've been using Crashplan for a few years. I have several terabytes of data backed up to this service.
They recently upped their prices a bit (its now crashplan for business) but overall its the most economical solution I've found. Note that its primarily a backup solution not something like Google Drive that allows easy sharing.
 
2018/09/12 20:06:01
bluearrows
Thanks guys,will check them out
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