So I'm purchasing a 120GB SSD and using an optibay to replace the SuperDrive. In my current 750GB HDD, I have it split 50/50 between OS X and Windows. Is it possibly for me to set time machine to back up my data from the SSD to the (now unused) partition of the HDD?
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Time Machine to a HDD partition
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Yes, I haven't done it, but you should be able to use Time Machine to back up your optibay SSD onto a partition of an internal or any directly-attached hard drive. I believe the partition must be formated HFS+, though (Mac OS Extended, Journaled).
One thing, though you've probably already thought about it: if your Mac is lost or stolen, the backups are gone with it. You'll probably want other backups (external or wireless) if you take your Mac out of the house much...
Regards,
Brian33
One thing, though you've probably already thought about it: if your Mac is lost or stolen, the backups are gone with it. You'll probably want other backups (external or wireless) if you take your Mac out of the house much...
Regards,
Brian33