[TacticalNuke]

Originally Posted by Dismounted

1. You only (really) need to backuip the database, in that case. Just make sure you keep track of what modifications you have installed and make sure you have a copy of those files.

2. A "worst case" scenario would be being both servers crashing . If you add another node, the worst case scenario would be that node crashing as well. Get the point?

3. Yes.

I get all my mods from vb.org, so I should be good to go there as I mark them as installed, and I also keep copied on my home computer.

You're right about number 2, I'm just wondering if I have a sufficient level of protection. I guess nothing is really sufficient, though I think downloading onto my computer is a good idea as well.

As for number 3, is there any way to make that more secure? Obviously keeping the server safe is down to two things: my host, and my use of a complex password. But is there anything else, as it seems like the generated key is the weak link here. Shouldn't rsync also require the other (receiving) server's password (I know it doesn't from my understanding), so that if the key is compromised there's still a layer of security? I guess that may defeat the point of a key, but I'm still wondering.

Thanks for the answers, I appreciate it.