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As you might note from my post above, I synchronize the LR catalog folder(s) to the data drive as part of my backup/synchronization process. So if I were to need to run to a different location and needed all my current work files, in a hurry, all I need to do is nab the external data drive and everything is there as of the last backup ... which is done at the end of every day's work and/or whenever I feel the need (such as after importing a ton of new work).>Lightroom catalog files are also on this volume in my user account.
I have the Lightroom Catalog on the same drive (2TB) with the main current images. Why? If I make a backup copy of this disk (and I have multiple) then I can open the backup catalog and it will find all these main images. How? LR also stores a relative path and this path is the same for the backup disk.
I partition only for a Backup OS and Image data and this is on the second drive. I don't use scratch either since I am on a SSD with CS5 it makes no sense to use a spinner for scratchGodfrey,
Thanks for the the detailed reply. Very interesting data flow details... makes good sense to me. Also, I was staring to question partitioning the drive for the same reasons.
Appreciate your input!
Cheers,