I use Macrium Reflect Pro for my backups. When I run a backup, it recommends
that I use a default name to identify the backup. Question: if I choose to use
a different identifier, like my computer name, and then change my computer’s
name down the road, will Reflect recognize the backup with the old computer
name?
In this excerpt from
Answercast #75, I look at the file names that Macrium Reflect creates when
making a backup and the safety in changing it to something more user
friendly.
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I keep the filenames that MR suggests, but I locate it in a directory named the way I want. Try changing your naming policy to focus on the directory name where the backup is stored, that way I’m safe just accepting the default filename.
I make a new subdirectory (named appropriately) every time I create a new full image backup. Typically only one file (the huge backup file) lives in this subdirectory, but sometimes I add some other stuff, maybe some notes, etc.
There is really no need to change the name. During recovery, you go by date of the image anyhow. The name has no significance.
Considering I use my external HD for backing up 5 computers, using the default in my back up program is NOT acceptable. Going by the date of the image, I might use the wrong backup on the computer I’m trying to recover.
I did as DT suggested and created a subdirectory for each computer. But you could also use one directory, just append or use the computer’s name for the filename.