Getting a backup server.......
I'm exploring the option of getting a separate server to use as a backup.
I want to rsync the files from my main server(s) everynight over to the backup. I read on rsync's website that rsync uses a lot of memory? (At least the older version did..) I have 2.4.6....
My question is what kind of specs do I need for a backup server? (Processor, RAM, Bandwidth, Space, OS, etc.)
I'd like to spend $50 or less if possible (is this reasonable to get a machine with do-able specs?) Where is a good place to get the server?
Should I partner with somebody to get this server? What kind of terms should we have?
I read that ideally, having the backup server in a separate data center is better. However, having it in the same data center means I don't have to waste bandwidth transferring files right? Also, transfer speeds will be much quicker?
Anyways, thanks for reading. Any suggestions/tips are welcome and appreciated.
Thanks!
