TM backup using network drive
Hi,
I was wondering if there is a way to use my network drive for Time Machine backup?
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015), OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)
yup. there is.
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You can do it like "Njofrekk" said but you will need some setting up first !
1. Create Sparse image bundle via Disk Utility. (File>New Image>Blank image)
2. Copy the image you created on the network drive then double click image on the network to mount it
3. You will have to go in Terminal and enter following line:
Sudo tmutil setdestination /Volumes/ImageName
4. Go to Time Machine and start the initial backup
Warning: This type of backup cannot be used with OsX Recovery (you will need to reinstall the OsX entirely then again mount the drive from network and then restore files via Migration Assistant).
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Thanks Boyd. I did it like ssnak3 said and it works.
TM backup using network drive