Windows 2008 Windows Server backup replaces the old Windows Backup (ntbackup.exe). Windows backups were always questionable in my opinion and it was worth the price to larger companies to purchase something more robust, like Veritas, EMC Networker or Commvault. Now with Windows 2008 Server Backup, small and medium organizations may want to take another look at their backup solutions. Let’s lift up the hood and take a better look at Windows 2008 Server Backup.
Windows Server Backup boasts several improvements over previous versions. First and foremost, backups are done using the Volume Shadow Copy service, improving backup times as well as backing up open files. After your first full backup you can configure your backups to only backup file changes, drastically reducing time and space.
Restoration is much simpler. You can restore a particular file for a particular day without having to worry about incremental or differential backups.
Windows 2008 Server Backup allows you to backup your data to disk only and not tape. You can then rotate disks off-site as necessary for storage. Disk-based backups improve backup times as well as provide a more stable media for your data. Windows will automatically manage your backups on each disk and will overwrite older backups to make space for new backup files. This simplies your backup solution saving you from worrying about space.
Windows 2008 Server Backup is a simplied solution fit for small to medium organization with a limited number of servers. It will backup your data quickly to disk and simplify your backup management solution. It won’t be a fit for large organizations but it will work great for those who are looking to improve their backups.
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