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What backup software would you recommend for Windows Server 2008?

We recently upgraded a server (32 bit) from Windows 2003 to Windows 2008. In Windows 2003 was simple to schedule auto backups.

Does not appear to be the case in Windows 2008. Can auto backups be scheduled in Windows 2008? If not, please recommend
good backup software. Thanks

Deepin

Windows 2008 does have Windows backup - link below on how to install

This will allow you to backup files/folders - just like windows 2003 windows backup did

Second link will help you configure a schedule

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/cc771232(v=ws.10).aspx

http://www.winserverhelp.com/2010/03/windows-server-2008-r2-backup-and-restore/2/

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I should have been clearer in my post. I have it installed but seems to be different from the backup function in 2008 R2. Could not install 2008 R2 since the server is 32 bit. Had to install Server 2008 (not R2).
Thanks

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Main issue is that 1) can not do a full metal backup and does not allow you to choose anything but
once per day and the entire C drive.

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Thanks for your input -

Anyone else have any comments on BUE 2010 vs. Symantec backup exec? Thanks

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Thanks for your suggestions. It will be awhile before I get a chance to compare these options.
To avoid a long delay in distributing the points, I divided the points in what I thought was the fairest way without my actually trying the software.

thanks again,

punkrawkdude99

it depends on money to be honest....

if money isnt an issue i would do full metal backups with backup exec

if it is then i would backup the local c drive and system state with the native backup and backup the data to the cloud....