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

[Matthew]

The microserver, if you look for it goes for around $250. Yes I use a
custom build. I also have a dedicqted OS drive. So I can swap os' s and not
worry. Internally it uses a mini sas connector and a usb port. So options
are there. Also bacula and others have Windows clients. Or you ccould rsync
your backups.
On Jan 9, 2013 11:30 AM, "Phil Turmel" <philip at turmel.org> wrote:

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