using a dvd writer to backup an ethernet network?

[paperlion]

This is done, but usually with server appliances that buffer and image the data first - expensive. I heard though, there are Ethernet DVD Writers, that connect right to the network. Anyone hear of any?

[Joe Forster/STA]

Just as an "el cheapo" solution, you can just enable the caching of network files in your CD/DVD burner software. Then all files, that are on the network, are copied onto the local machine before actually starting to burn the CD/DVD. Good luck!