SSD question

[PeterAit]

I am upgrading my photo computer with two SSDs, one for boot and programs, the other for data (my Lightroom image files). Where should my LR catalog go? I assume on the boot drive so it is separate from the image files. Am I right about this?

[Pictus]

I do not use LR, but for better performance put the catalog in a drive different
from the image files like the BOOT/prog drive.

BTW, for SSD I give preference for the ones with more endurance, this is specially
important for the BOOT drive. SSD have limited write cycles and the BOOT drive
have to deal with the constant write of temporaries, Samsung PRO line is usually
more durable/faster.

[jrsforums]

I am upgrading my photo computer with two SSDs, one for boot and programs, the other for data (my Lightroom image files). Where should my LR catalog go? I assume on the boot drive so it is separate from the image files. Am I right about this?

With SSD, I am not sure it matters...at least not with any significance with LR.

As far as write cycles, I suspect you will replace the system before you have a problem, particularly
If you choose one of the better performers.  http://techreport.com/review/27909/the-ssd-endurance-experiment-theyre-all-dead

Either way, good backup rules need to be observed.  I, personally, like to keep my book drive as clear of data as possible, for ease of backup (mirror image). 

[Joe Towner]

SSD1 - OS/Apps/ Lightroom Catalog
SSD2 - Photos
HDD1 - backup SSD1 & 2

[jrsforums]

SSD1 - OS/Apps/ Lightroom Catalog
SSD2 - Photos
HDD1 - backup SSD1 & 2

Unfortunately, that will not give you a bootable mirror image of SSD1. Of course, If you don't mind rebuilding in case of a failure or corruption....

[schertz]

Unfortunately, that will not give you a bootable mirror image of SSD1. Of course, If you don't mind rebuilding in case of a failure or corruption....

It could if you partition the HDD into two volumes, one of which is a cloned copy of the boot SSD, the other partition being a backup of the data drive (by whatever backup method you prefer). If one is using a Mac, I have had good experience using CCC for cloning/backup purposes. It's not ideal, and I prefer to keep system and data backups on separate drives myself.

MS

[jrsforums]

It could if you partition the HDD into two volumes, one of which is a cloned copy of the boot SSD, the other partition being a backup of the data drive (by whatever backup method you prefer). If one is using a Mac, I have had good experience using CCC for cloning/backup purposes. It's not ideal, and I prefer to keep system and data backups on separate drives myself.

MS

As I am sure you are aware, there is no need for the clone drive to be spinning.  In fact, batter that it is offline.  Keeping a father/grandfather is even better.

[schertz]

As I am sure you are aware, there is no need for the clone drive to be spinning.  In fact, batter that it is offline.  Keeping a father/grandfather is even better.

Agreed, I do the same...

[Alan Klein]

I have LR and a 256MB SSD and 24gb memory.  I have never done anything beyond selecting the "D" drive to store pictures and videos and let programs run from the "C" drive.   Note that I have not noticed any delays in editing including when I use Premiere for editing movies.   I have no clue if that's right and if you have any suggestions to improve anything?

[Pictus]

As I am sure you are aware, there is no need for the clone drive to be spinning.  In fact, batter that it is offline.  Keeping a father/grandfather is even better.

+1

BTW, Gandalf’s Windows 10 PE http://windowsmatters.com/tag/winpe/

[Joe Towner]

Unfortunately, that will not give you a bootable mirror image of SSD1. Of course, If you don't mind rebuilding in case of a failure or corruption....

Actually when using TimeMachine on a Mac, or something like Acronis TrueImage Home or StorageCraft ShadowProtect it gives you constantly updating backups, so what you recover is minues/hours old rather than days/weeks/months.  You can even use the Windows 7 backup functionality the same way.  A backup is only as good as how automated it runs. 

The question of mirroring or cloning a OS drive is what are you trying to protect against?  Failure is pretty uncommon, but things like ransomware or accidental deletions are far more likely.  HDD1 can be an external USB3 drive even.

Offline backups are great for files, but for OS drives, it's kind of pointless unless you are in a time sensitive industry where you have hot spare desktop computers ready to go.  Only time I'd clone an OS drive would be for an OS upgrade, but I'm more a wipe and clean install kind of guy.

-Joe