Acronis Backup

Does anyone how should I backup my files with Acronis 9.0? I just formatted my hard drive and wanted to create a backup so I don't have config my settings again. Where is the best place to put the backup-ed files: External HD or DVD? How should I go about creating a bootable CD? Are there any things I should be aware of before backing up? etc Thanks in advance.

 

I have 9.1, but I think it's pretty much the same. I put my backup in two places. I had a spare HD, so before I installed anything I cloned the drive onto that one in case anything happens. I also use the backup feature and put that on my external HD. I do the external HD backup about once a month. The bootable cd is pretty straightforward. There is a button on the toolbar with a life preserver with disks on it. Hit this to make the CD. I just checked all the boxes for stuff to put on it, because you never know what you'll need Before backing up, you can't really use your PC for anything while it's backing up, so I usually do this when I'm out during the day or before I go to bed.

 

I backed up my C drive, split them into 2 4.7 GB chunks and put it D drive. So now, if my C drive crashes, do I just put in the bootable CD and browse for the backed up files, or is there something else I should do?