I know that storing DT3 databases directly on the cloud is never recommended, but what about DT3 database archive zip files?
Based on my experience, iCloud seems less stable than Dropbox, so I’m specifically wondering about whether it would be fine to back up DT3 archive zip files on iCloud.
What does “safe” mean to you? What are you concerned about? What are the threats to safety you are concerned about?
Storing ZIP fies in a cloud service should pose no problem at all.
What I meant by that is the opposite of the “unsafe” nature of storing DT3 databases on the cloud, which may involve the potential risk of database corruption.
That’s good to hear that. Thanks.
Thanks for clarifying your concern. Yes, zip files won’t get corrupted, but … FYI, I don’t store backup files on sync services because by definition flaws on server on local machine sync to the other. Kinda defeats the purpose of a secure backup. I store offsite backups elsewhere that are not “synced”. Just me.
Yeah, I understand your point. But this won’t be my single backup solution.
I have two macs, which stay synced via the DT3 Cloudkit sync. So, I always have two sets of local databases. Also, I occasionally do time machine backup. So, it will be just an additional backup.
I recommend your backups be more often than occasional.
Oh dear. Why not do routine and frequent TimeMachine backups? So easy.
That’s because I tend to not connect an external hard drive at all times. But I should try to do it more frequently!
In fact, the main reason I’d like to have my databases on the cloud is … for extra peace of mind in rare situations such as the loss of all my devices at the same time, for example, in the event of a fire at my house.
In fact, the main reason I’d like to have my databases on the cloud is …
For the benefit of any future readers, I will clarify you aren’t storing the databases themselves but a ZIP file containing a compressed copy of the database.
for extra peace of mind in rare situations such as the loss of all my devices at the same time, for example, in the event of a fire at my house.
An external hard drive stored off-site containing a full periodic backup is recommended.
That’s because I tend to not connect an external hard drive at all times.
It doesn’t have to be ”at all times”. In fact, I think people tend to fret over too many backups, i.e., thinking they need to have hourly backups. Personally, I believe daily backups are sufficient for the majority of situations. And it only requires you connect a hard drive once a day, not have it constantly attached. But this also depends on your personal view of what backups are necessary.