I'm using OS 10.6.8. Where is this? In CCC the preferences window looks different.
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Which External Hard Drive for Backup and Which Backup Program is Best?
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I'm using OS 10.6.8. Where is this? In CCC the preferences window looks different.
I just tried re-running the correct version(3.5.7) of CCC. I figured out how to turn off the update windows and I partitioned the backup hard drive.
Now I don't see any evidence CCC is running.
Is there a way to call up a control panel for CCC?
Now I don't see any evidence CCC is running.
Is there a way to call up a control panel for CCC?
I'm starting to think CCC is an awful program. I partitioned the backup hard drive and scheduled the tasks in CCC and nothing is happening.
I'm now getting these pop ups.
I think I'll just drag everything over manually.
I'm now getting these pop ups.
I think I'll just drag everything over manually.
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YES. Can also do it with SuperDuper! I do it backing up each of my Macs to two separate partitions on 2 external SSDs (I make 2 backups each).
Actually, the size of each partition just needs to be somewhat larger than the amount of space you are taking up on each volume/partition/device you are backing up. For example, the size of each of my internal SSDs is 256 gig on the Mac Mini, and 252 gig on the Mac Book Sir. But I am only using between 75 and 80 gig on each one, so the size of each of my partitions is 100 gig.
Good idea.
Also, once you run any subsequent SuperDuper! (and I assume CCC) backups, each such partition gets wiped clean first, so that the new bootable backup replaces the older one.
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Have you erased, formatted, and partitioned that external drive/device? If so, how is it formatted?
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I use both CCC and Time machine for my backup and consider them as performing slightly different functions.
I use CCC to provide a bootable backup of my entire drive. I have both a Mac Mini and a laptop and each has its own Bootable CCC backup drive. I only update them every couple of months or when i update the Version of OS.
I have a network attached 4TB disk that i use for a Time Machine backup and use it for backup of both machines. The TM backups are done every hour.
i can get my system up and running by booting off the CCC drive and then updating any data from the Time machine backup.
I use CCC to provide a bootable backup of my entire drive. I have both a Mac Mini and a laptop and each has its own Bootable CCC backup drive. I only update them every couple of months or when i update the Version of OS.
I have a network attached 4TB disk that i use for a Time Machine backup and use it for backup of both machines. The TM backups are done every hour.
i can get my system up and running by booting off the CCC drive and then updating any data from the Time machine backup.
I erased and formatted the backup hard drive. It's formatted Mac OS Extended(Journaled).
You can't go wrong with either one. I use SuperDuper!, and am quite pleased with it. Very easy to use. But CCC is excellent also.
Also, did you resolve the issue with those pop ups above, ie, that external drive can be "seen" by CCC?
Also, did you resolve the issue with those pop ups above, ie, that external drive can be "seen" by CCC?
I figured out how to get rid of the pop ups.
I tried running the correct CCC version 3.5.7 for OS 10.6 and it didn't run. I contacted Bombich Software who makes Carbon Copy Cloner and I'm waiting for some answers.
You might try downloading and running SuperDuper! v2.7.1. To get it, within this link:
click on where it says "Snow Leopard (10.6) users can download v2.7.1" (note the download v2.7.1 is a link. Just click on it, and it will download V2.7.1).
click on where it says "Snow Leopard (10.6) users can download v2.7.1" (note the download v2.7.1 is a link. Just click on it, and it will download V2.7.1).
Thanks for the link.
Will I be able to partition the external backup hard drive to backup my internal system hard drive and my external hard drive?
I see Super Duper is a free download. Does the free download allow backing up and cloning of the system hard drive?
Yes, you can partition the external drive you want partitioned to have 2 (or if you want, more) partitions. Just use Disk Utility for that. I did it a couple of hours ago with an external Samsung 850 EVO 500 gig SSD. As has been mentioned before, you only need to make the size of the partitions "somewhat" larger than the amount of things/items you are backing up. So, if you are using, say, 150 gig on your internal hard drive, then make the size of its partition between 180 and 200 gig in size. You can then just leave the size of the other partition (for your other external drive) what will be designated via the partition process.
And yes, with SuperDuper!, you can backup/clone your existing internal drive to the applicable external partition. For your other external drive, assuming it just has various files, folders, etc., you can use SuperDuper! to make just a backup (not a clone, as (I suspect) there is no bootable system on that external drive. If there is, please correct me).
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Do I need to purchase Super Duper or will the free download be enough to clone my system and backup my external drives and keep them backing up on a regular basis?
I use an old Apple Hitachi HD with a cheap USB to SATA cable. It's tucked under my monitor stand so you don't see it and it's connected to me Henge dock so it's only used when my laptop is docked, which is most of the time. It works well and was cheap. I also use time machine, which I understand is faster with the now standard file system APFS?
Works for me.
When I first started using SuperDuper!, I used it in so-called demo mode for close to a year, and it worked fine. But I eventually purchased it, and it does seem somewhat faster. Also, it only costs $27.95 (US Dollars).
SuperDuper! trial mode will continue to make COMPLETE backups when it is launched without purchase.
If you want faster backups (backs up changes since the last backup (Smart Update)) and Scheduling then you will need to purchase it to unlock those features.
I actually just use SuperDuper! to make a complete backup once a week, for both of my Macs. So, except for "the need for speed", I guess I could have stuck with the trial version. But that's OK. I certainly don't mind supporting excellent companies, and Shirt Pocket Software is definitely one of them.
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Man, how many times are you going to ask that? Like it has been said before, EITHER one is a fine program, and will do the job.
3 questions, 71 posts now. You've got some great advice here, try them then come back. This is going round in circles.
I use SuperDuper as well. Always have been ever since owning a Mac.
I have two full clones of my system on an external drive.
Clone 1 is of a new 'fresh' system.
Clone 2 kept updated ie, I create a new clone before any large software install or system change.
I used to create these clones on a partitioned Samsung T5 (which I think is an ideal drive for clones), but now use a Glyph Atom Pro drive since I have it spare.
I also generally backup my documents periodically to my NAS, although manually (which isn't ideal).
Therefore I have just purchased a Glyph ThunderBolt 3 Dock. As this will always remain connected to my MBP, I liked the fact that I can install a NVMe SSD inside the actual dock (so its an external drive as well as a dock) without having to hang another drive off of it. This will be used for Time Machine Backups.
Should I need to recover any files etc, I'll use Time Machine to do so via the above solution. For full disaster recovery I still prefer to revert back to a good old clone though!
I have two full clones of my system on an external drive.
Clone 1 is of a new 'fresh' system.
Clone 2 kept updated ie, I create a new clone before any large software install or system change.
I used to create these clones on a partitioned Samsung T5 (which I think is an ideal drive for clones), but now use a Glyph Atom Pro drive since I have it spare.
I also generally backup my documents periodically to my NAS, although manually (which isn't ideal).
Therefore I have just purchased a Glyph ThunderBolt 3 Dock. As this will always remain connected to my MBP, I liked the fact that I can install a NVMe SSD inside the actual dock (so its an external drive as well as a dock) without having to hang another drive off of it. This will be used for Time Machine Backups.
Should I need to recover any files etc, I'll use Time Machine to do so via the above solution. For full disaster recovery I still prefer to revert back to a good old clone though!
OP wrote:
"I see Super Duper is a free download. Does the free download allow backing up and cloning of the system hard drive?"
SuperDuper will run FOREVER "in free mode", but there's a caveat:
You can only do "full and total" clones this way.
If you want to do an "incremental" backup (only changed files get copied), you have to register the app.
OP:
Why are you making things so hard on yourself?
Dragging this thread on and on...?
Cloning a drive is... well, it's literally "child's play" on the Mac.
"I see Super Duper is a free download. Does the free download allow backing up and cloning of the system hard drive?"
SuperDuper will run FOREVER "in free mode", but there's a caveat:
You can only do "full and total" clones this way.
If you want to do an "incremental" backup (only changed files get copied), you have to register the app.
OP:
Why are you making things so hard on yourself?
Dragging this thread on and on...?
Cloning a drive is... well, it's literally "child's play" on the Mac.
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I keep reading one person saying one backup program is better or the other is better. I'm just trying to get as much information as possible before I buy a program. I have an old Mac because that's what I can afford at the moment. I can't afford to buy both programs to try. I wish I could right now. I apologize for asking and didn't intend on dragging this out. Thanks for the information and help.
They are very similar programs and I suspect you would be happy with either one.
I think they both have a free trial period. Maybe you could download them both and try them out and see which you prefer?