I just migrated to IDrive from Crashplan. With 1.1TB of data to backup, I ordered the IDrive Express option for my iMac. While I am waiting for the drive to arrive, I started an online backup of my most critical files (approximately 10% of the total).
What is the best option to ensure a smooth merger of the existing online files with the files uploaded via the Express drive? Should I backup to the Express drive:
1. Only those files not already backed-up. (I.e. Skip all files currently in the online backup set)
2. Backup all files to the Express drive. (Will the newest file always be preferred during the merger?)
After all files have been merged into the online backup, I will change my settings to include all files in the online backup set.
~ZoneMaster