@scottalanmiller they just are not set to because I was not sure if that file type would work with standard incremental backup software (windows backup) without breaking things (being a dependable recovery point)
Sometimes they are not powered off when at home and work is done and changes are made.
A perfect solution would be something that would back them up daily if they are powered on or off but not sure if anything like that exists as that would normally be 2 different products.
@scottalanmiller Yes I meant Reseller / VAR
@scottalanmiller just out of curiosity what file server do you recommend with local storage for your average medium-sized business?
I use a lot of VM's in VMware workstation on a laptop and I
Also if there is a way to backup changes made to the VM that day without it being powered on would be great.
Here is the scenario, I go to a job and do work with a specific VM and changes are made then when finished I close the VM and power down my laptop to go in my bag.
when I get home I connect the laptop to the port replicator /base station and backups on the host occur to the cloud and to a Synology NAS on my home LAN but the VM's don't get backed up currently.
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Use Patchbox. Also, use the free rack planner tool at Patchbox also.
As someone who only purchases this type of gear once in a blue moon what would be my best vendor? Prefer someone online.
@dashrender we will need to add another 48 port unit in less than 18 months but under a different project so that's why I wanted StackWise to be covered in that situation that I know is coming.
Cisco because it's a customer requirement as most of their other gear is Cisco as far as firewalls, routers, and switching.
Looking to Purchase a new switch for a customer's DCS system. They have an almost full 24 port Netgear now but want to go Cisco.
We will be adding about 10 devices in this project so looking to get a 48 port but want to choose a cisco product that has StackWise or similar for management and is the most up-to-date for purchasing in the next 6-8 weeks.
Can anyone recommend the cisco family/models I should be looking at?