So, back to my question... Does the order of the Production and Safety
Net backup groups running make any difference in the goal to get all of
the data on D:\ backed up?


You still have the chance to test the behavior yourself.

I haven't forgotten, I was just hoping someone who has been doing this
for years would speak up and guide me as I am doing this for the first
time myself.

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People are just thinking their specific and favorite ways - that's why 
misunderstandings happen.
I have to admit that I would have used a different approach and just would 
allow Joe to create new directories in a specific location or let him use an 
exclusive drive. But obviously this is not an option.

Your configuration (not repeated here) makes the scenario much clearer - and 
with respect to your question: yes, you will get all data.

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