I have an iMac 27, Macbook, and Macbook Pro that are all backuped by a 1TB Time Capsule (via Time Machine, of course). The 'ole Time Capsule is almost full.
What should I do now?
I was thinking about connecting a Drobo/Drobo S to the Time Capsule with the hopes of adding more storage space for the Time Machine backups but the initial research that I've done doesn't indicate this would be a reliable setup.
Ideally, I'd like one device to backup all the computers as opposed to each computer having its separate backup location.
Any suggestions?
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Out of Space on my Time Capsule, What Should I Do Now?
I ran into this before Christmas ( had a 500gb Time Capsule ) and the solution for me, at least, was to have my family buy a bigger one, since they have no backup tendencies at all, and automation is key for them. I know the TC has an archive feature; possibly you could hook up the Drobo to the TC, archive to it, and wipe the TC clean? I'm not sure if that's the best solution, but it's about the only one I can think of right now.
hmmm, that sounds like a pretty good idea but my iMac is 1 TB, and the 2 MacBooks are about 500GB total, so the backup drive (the TC) is smaller than the total of the 3 computers. I was wondering if there's a way I can expand the memory w/ the Drobo.... (one can dream, right?) ;)
