Mirra Personal Server Reviewed : Introduction

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Mirra Personal Server Reviewed : Introduction

By TG Publishing Team, published on March 22, 2004
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: mirra, personal, server, reviewed, mirra

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Basic Features
3. Setup
4. Mirra in Action - Backup and Restore
5. Mirra in Action - Remote Access and File Sharing

1. Introduction

Mirra Personal Server

Mirra Personal Server
Summary	Networked backup, file sharing and remote file access device. WinXP / 2000 only. Comes in 120, 160, 250, 400 GB versions
Update	None
Pros	• Robust backup for WinXP and 2000 machines • Browser-based remote access to shared files that works through router firewalls
Cons	• XP and 2000 only • Can't be used as networked storage

Whenever a company approaches me with a new Networked Storage (NAS) device, one of my first questions is usually "Do you bundle a backup application with it?" This is because I'm a firm believer that automatic backup should be one of the primary applications of these products - especially for anyone using their computer(s) for business purposes.

I was happy to find that Mirra's Mirra Personal Server - which is not a NAS device in the classic sense - handles backup chores with ease, but puzzled that it doesn't provide the most basic of file serving capabilities...