MGW of Boulder
I did not see your post numbered 12 about the network/Project Archiver problem, but glad to see you worked that out. Great job.
Sounds like great progress. The size of your overall mission lends itself to a flexible plan which has guidelines but allows for as you go adjustments.
If you have not already, best take detailed notes to keep track of the comings and goings of those 30,000 files.
It is well worth the extra time for establishing backups, even if they will not be needed, let us hope.
ATR