On Mon, Oct 10, 2005 at 09:50:29PM -0700, the unit calling itself Raymond Lillard wrote:
> >I want to set up an OBSD box as a file server for some Windoze boxes. I > >think a RAID 1 setup will provide sufficient reliability - and it > >appears to be the cheapest way to go. > > > >I don't desire to become an expert on RAID, I don't want to spend a lot > >of money, and I'm confused by what I've read on the subject. Here's how > >I'd like it to work: > > > >One of the disks craps out... an alarm goes off... I walk in with a new > >drive, and replace the failed one (hot-swap?)... beeping stops... no > >data is lost, system "heals" itself by taking care of the new drive... > >years pass, and life is good. > > > >Is this feasible - can I remain ignorant of the RAID details and jargon, > >and still benefit from it? > > Ignorance often leads to a very expensive education. I agree - it also leads to off-point drivel > Are you certain that archival backups are not necessary? Certain!? Would you care to point out where I stated or even implied that backups weren't necessary?
