I have a client I'd like to recommend an automated backup system for. It's been long enough that I'm sure my last experience (state-of-the art was tape) is *probably* superceded.

I'd like to run it from a VFP app running in the background. I think this will become a shell for running backups, and running QC checks on data.

Scheduled backup to CD would be great. The data easily fits on CD. Any thoughts, war stories, would be appreciated. CDs, last I heard, have a dependable shelf life of about 10 years, which is good enough, IMO, but I'm willing to be reeducated.

Thanks. BTW, it's a P.O.S. so will be backed up daily and dependability is critical.

TIA.