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W2K Backup question regarding 'System State'
I have a Windows 2000 server with Exchange 2000, SQL Server 2000, Active Directory, tons of applications installed, and a shared folder for all our company data. I want to do a full-backup of everything in case of a hard drive crash.
My question is, I think I can do this by using the Win2000 Backup Utility and checking C:\ and System State. In the event I had to restore, my understanding is I would do a basic install of Windows 2000 and run the Backup Utility to restore these two items. I would then have all of my applications restored. Is this correct?
To further clarify, will my Exchange and SQL Server data be restored as well? The reason I am unsure is because I noticed
that it's possible to make separate backups of Exchange and SQL Server data.
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Assuming the answer to the above question is yes, I would like to sneak in one more question. Does this sound like a good strategy:
Friday: Backup C:\ and System State to an empty backup drive
Mon-Thu: Do a full backup of Exchange and SQL Server data. Do an incremental backup of C:\Shared Company Files\
Thanks.
My question is, I think I can do this by using the Win2000 Backup Utility and checking C:\ and System State. In the event I had to restore, my understanding is I would do a basic install of Windows 2000 and run the Backup Utility to restore these two items. I would then have all of my applications restored. Is this correct?
To further clarify, will my Exchange and SQL Server data be restored as well? The reason I am unsure is because I noticed
that it's possible to make separate backups of Exchange and SQL Server data.
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Assuming the answer to the above question is yes, I would like to sneak in one more question. Does this sound like a good strategy:
Friday: Backup C:\ and System State to an empty backup drive
Mon-Thu: Do a full backup of Exchange and SQL Server data. Do an incremental backup of C:\Shared Company Files\
Thanks.
For a major backup task like this I would NOT rely on the Windows backup utility--it's not really designed for heavy-duty stuff like this, and you'll soon be extremely frustrated with its limitations. Look into getting a dedicated backup tool like Veritas Backup Exec or ARCServe.
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I know with Norton Ghost I have to restart the machine from a floppy which is a big pain. And Veritas Backup Exec is fairly expensive (for my budget at least).
Can you elaborate on why I shouldn't just use the Windows backup utility? I believe it even has a feature to verify the integrity of the backup. I am suprised that MS would include this if it didn't actually work to perform backups.
Can you elaborate on why I shouldn't just use the Windows backup utility? I believe it even has a feature to verify the integrity of the backup. I am suprised that MS would include this if it didn't actually work to perform backups.
<< I know with Norton Ghost I have to restart the machine from a floppy which is a big pain. >> 1) it's not true 2) why is that?
well, price is a reason... :-)
<< I am suprised that MS would include this if it didn't actually work to perform backups.>> It's performing backups. but it's "reputation" around IT is not very good from what I was able to see. personally I can't complain about it, since never used.
sincerly, if i have to chose between Micro$oft's products and Symantec's, I'd always choose Symantec's.
just take a look at Norton utilities..... why is that needed if Win is so good? :>)
Take our advice. Use a cloning tool or Veritas. Price and size of backed-up data differentiates them
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well, price is a reason... :-)
<< I am suprised that MS would include this if it didn't actually work to perform backups.>> It's performing backups. but it's "reputation" around IT is not very good from what I was able to see. personally I can't complain about it, since never used.
sincerly, if i have to chose between Micro$oft's products and Symantec's, I'd always choose Symantec's.
just take a look at Norton utilities..... why is that needed if Win is so good? :>)
Take our advice. Use a cloning tool or Veritas. Price and size of backed-up data differentiates them
Kronos steps away leaving a note on his desk: <<Gone fishing for weekend. You can't disturb :>) >>