[ale] how do I make a virus proof nas?

[Phil Turmel]

On 01/09/2013 10:49 AM, Ron Frazier (ALE) wrote:

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> As a side note, in addition to this concern about viruses, having the
> backup drive directly attached to the machine being backed up (not a
> nas), subjects the backup drive to any electrical failures that the
> client machine has.  So, the thing that causes you to need the
> backup, can trash the backup.  That's the general class of phenomenon
> that I'm trying to avoid.  Having the backup drive on a nas avoids
> the potential problem of electrical failure on the client, but does
> not avoid the virus problem without jumping through some hoops.

The electrical concern is not the only one.  If the nas is in the same
building as the subject machine, it is vulnerable to the same fire,
flood, tornado, or asteroid strike. :-)  Or theft.

An offsite rotation is vital, or an equivalent streaming solution.

Phil