Security - Backup

Backup Options

Option 1)

Use a 6pin to 6pin firewire cable in FireWire Target Disk Mode.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58583

cost $11 for cable

http://store.mnsu.edu/index.aspx?ltype=d&stype=pers&id=f3n40006ice

FireWire Macintosh Models

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58207

Macintosh Computer Specifications

http://www.info.apple.com/support/applespec.html

 

Option 2)

Crossover Cable

Connect Crossover Cable to Ethernet Ports on your Macs –

See Option 4 step a and b to setup file sharing

Apple products that require a crossover cable

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42717

 

Option 3)

Burn to CD - if computer doesn't have CD burner, go to option 4 or 5.

Mac OS 9 Burn to CD

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58804

MacOS X - How to Burn to CD

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61339

 

Option 4)

Create a small Ethernet network.

Get an Ethernet hub/router - connect Ethernet cables from both Macs to Ethernet hub/router.

a. Go to System Preferences on new Mac and go to Sharing - start personal file sharing

b. Go to old Mac Control Panels; Open AppleTalk; select connect via Ethernet from popup menu;

Open TCP/IP control panel; connect via Ethernet (popup menu is selected); close the TCP/IP window and select save. Go to Chooser from Apple menu; select Apple Share - your new iMac should show up. Copy files to new Mac

Ethernet hubs are nice if you have other Ethernet devices (laser printers, etc.)

Ethernet Hub $32 or so, 2 Ethernet cables - $12

http://store.mnsu.edu/index.aspx?ltype=d&stype=pers&id=fs5005

http://store.mnsu.edu/index.aspx?ltype=d&stype=pers&id=a3l79125

Option 5)

Buy a USB jumpdrive and copy files from old Mac that has USB on to it, then insert into new Mac and copy files to new Mac.

USB Jumpdrive

http://store.mnsu.edu/index.aspx?ltype=d&stype=pers&id=jds512231

 

Option 6)

Setup Assistant

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25773

For Macintosh computers that had 10.1 or higher and have FireWire connection

 

Option 7)

MavDISK

http://www.mnsu.edu/its/techservices/mavdisk/instructions/connecting/mac/

Option (8)

.Mac account

 

Related

FireWire 400mbps

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=30520