Tip: Using Time Machine and Parallels
- Macasaurus on Nov 4, 2007
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When using Time Machine, you should disable backing up of your Parallels folder. Why? Because Time Machine backs up files of any size that have changed, meaning that if you make even a single character change in your Parallels Virtual machine, Time Machine will back up the ENTIRE thing, which can mean gigabytes of data and an enormous amount of disk consumption and activity.
The better way to handle your Parallels data?
In Time Machines Preferences, choose your Parallels folder for exclusion.
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Then, in Parallels itself, choose to enable Snap Shots. On occasion (perhaps daily) make a fresh snap shot, so if you do experience data issues you can revert back.
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Then, using a pre-defined time frame, backup your Parallels folder to your external drive.
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