Time Capsule (Two computers?)

[^^ CoolMacLover]

When I back up two computers (imac 24" & MBP 13") will the data be sorted separately? So i could back up my imac, and only see my stuff from the imac or will I see all data from both computers? and same for MBP, will I see my data I backed up from my iMac?

If so, is there a way to stop this? *other then backing up only one computer*

thxs.

 

[Badger^2]

depends on what app you are using to backup?

of course you can use one drive.

Are you about to buy a TC? Or do you already have one?

Are you going to be backing up wirelessly?

 

[FarSeide]

When I back up two computers (imac 24" & MBP 13") will the data be sorted separately? So i could back up my imac, and only see my stuff from the imac or will I see all data from both computers? and same for MBP, will I see my data I backed up from my iMac?

If so, is there a way to stop this? *other then backing up only one computer*

thxs.

each computer will have its own bundle so when you enter Time Machine from your iMac, you will only see your data and same for MBP.

 

[rkdiddy]

To answer your question - yes you can back-up multiple computers without having any conflict or overwriting of your files.

It is important to note - the way TM backs up is called an incremental meaning it only backs up changes and does so to a sparse bundle file. This sparse bundle file will be specific to each of your computers and is something you can only view in TM.

Hope that helps.

 

[^^ CoolMacLover]

YAY Thank you all, very good. I am going to buy one, so i can back up before upgrading to SL Just in case also for work stuff.

 

[FarSeide]

YAY Thank you all, very good. I am going to buy one, so i can back up before upgrading to SL Just in case also for work stuff.

read some other TC threads. I returned mine.

My recommendation, AEBS + External HDD