DVDs for Cold Storage

[iMi]

What do you think about using DVD/CDs for cold, long-term storage of backed up work documents documents? I am currently using cloud storage and recently setup a NAS in the office. Just wondering if having another physical back up would make sense and if this is a good medium to use.

Any pros? Cons?

 

[wardie]

Have a read of this I found, seems sensible. BD-R may be your answer.

Hard-core data preservation: The best media and methods for archiving your data

Daily backup isn’t archiving. If you want your data to survive the decades, you need to use the right tools.

www.pcworld.com

Personally I use a combo of HDDs (large file size like video) and also cloud selectively (smaller, important like docs).

 

[Meatsuit]

I use an M-Disk burner and Safe deposit box.

 

[Wowfunhappy]

Yes, go with M-Discs or at minimum BD-R HTL discs. Standard burned CDs and DVDs don't have a very long shelf life; some will not even last a decade!

(Professionally-pressed CDs and DVDs last much longer, it's the ones you "burn" in a consumer drive that are a problem!)

But if you use the right disc, I agree it's a great choice for long-term archival, if somewhat pricey. The only better option is tape, and no one can afford that.

 

[Fishrrman]

M-DISCs, in either DVD or Bluray sizes.