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Thanks for that guys, I was hoping NTBACKUP could count the number of appends as Small Business Servers Backup utility can keep a specific number of backups. If anyone knows of a backup utility that can do this, please please let me know! I've split the points as I've taken info from each of you and will be implementing changes. 
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Thanks for that guys, I was hoping NTBACKUP could count the number of appends as Small Business Servers Backup utility can keep a specific number of backups. If anyone knows of a backup utility that can do this, please please let me know! I've split the points as I've taken info from each of you and will be implementing changes.

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I am using NTBACKUP on a Windows 2003 server. I'm running a normal backup every fortnight and incremental backups every weeknight. The normal backup replaces while the incremental appends. Is there any way in NTBACKUP to set a specific number of appends, eg append to the file 10 times then drop the oldest data after that.<br />
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Thanks
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I am using NTBACKUP on a Windows 2003 server. I'm running a normal backup every fortnight and incremental backups every weeknight. The normal backup replaces while the incremental appends. Is there any way in NTBACKUP to set a specific number of appends, eg append to the file 10 times then drop the oldest data after that.

Thanks

Set number of Appends in NTBACKUP

Computer data storage, often called storage or memory, is a technology consisting of computer components and recording media used to retain digital data. In addition to local storage devices like CD and DVD readers, hard drives and flash drives, solid state drives can hold enormous amounts of data in a very small device. Cloud services and other new forms of remote storage also add to the capacity of devices and their ability to access more data without building additional data storage into a device.

Storage

Servers are computing devices that are similar to desktop computers in that they have the same basic components, but are significantly different in size, configuration and purpose. Servers are usually accessed over a network, and many run unattended, without a computer monitor, input device, audio hardware or USB interfaces. Many servers do not have a graphical user interface (GUI), and are configured and managed remotely. Servers typically include hardware redundancy such as dual power supplies, RAID disk systems, and ECC memory, along with extensive pre-boot memory testing and verification. Critical components might be hot swappable, and to guard against overheating, servers might have more powerful fans or use water cooling.

Server Hardware

The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.