Backing up files in NT
Failing to back up your files properly can
put you out of business, but this task is
often neglected. This first in a series
of backup reviews explains the importance
of backing up files and how to select the
right backup solution. Source: Windows
& .NET Magazine (Sept 1997)
Beyond
Backups: The Next Steps For Fault Tolerance
OK, you perform your regular backup routines.
That means your data is protected. But
do you have qualified protection against
downtime of your server, drives, or other
potential points-of-failure on your network?
Which components don't require redundancy?
In part 1 of a 2-part article, we offer
several ounces of prevention to help you
gain several pounds of cure. Source: EarthWeb
(April 27, 2001)
Beyond
Backups -- The next steps for fault tolerance
Pt. 2
Failing hard drives, power supplies, controller
cards, and motherboards ?how much do these
potential problems result in down time
for your network, and what can you do
about it before they occur? In part 2
of this series, Drew Bird offers solutions.
Source: EarthWeb (May 9, 2001) |
Backup Terms and Technologies
A glossary of common terms. Source: Windows
& .NET Magazine (Sept 1997)
Files and Folders
Not Backed Up Using the Ntbackup.exe Tool
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 233427 - This
article lists the files and folders that the Ntbackup.exe
tool does not include in the backup and restore
process.
Files Skipped with
Windows NT Backup
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 104169 The Windows
NT Backup program (NTBACKUP.EXE) automatically
skips the following types of files during the
backup and restore processes
How to Back Up a
Windows 2000-Based Computer the First Time
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 241007 Describes
how to back up your Windows 2000-based computer
for the first time. (updated 12/29/99)
Managing Windows 2000 Disks and Backup and Restore
This scenario describes day-to-day administrative
tasks to perform in Microsoft Windows 2000-based
network domain. This scenario shows an administrator
how to design a backup and restore strategy to
ensure that the failure of a server or disk drive
does not result in the loss of data. Source: Microsoft.com
Remote
storage disaster recovery for Windows 2000 networks
If data
is saved on remote storage tapes, you're safe,
right? Well, maybe not. Brien Posey reminds you
can things can go wrong when tapes are constantly
overwritten, and he explains how to avoid and
recover from storage disasters. Source: EarthWeb
(Sept 12, 2001)
Repair,
Recovery and Restore 
Sample Chapter 13 from the Windows
2000 Resource Kit. Covers repairing a Windows
2000 Installation, restoring the System State,
Registry and Data, recovery disk configurations,
recovering a mirrored or RAID 5 volume, and recovering
data in Remote Storage.
The Pitfalls of System Backup
A look at the shortcomings in the NT Backup Utility,
and alternatives for larger environments. Source:
Windows NT Systems Magazine (April 1997)
The
Six Deadly Backup Sins
Learn how to avoid a disaster-recovery
nightmare. Source: Windows & .NET Magazine
(April 2000)
Windows 2000 Backup
May Leave Temporary (Regxxxxx) Files on the Computer
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 257534 - If
you use Windows 2000 Backup (Ntbackup) to back
up a Windows NT-based computer or Windows 2000-based
computer over the network, temporary work files
may be created on the remote computer with names
similar to Reg, (updated 3/22/2000)
Windows 2000 Backup
Does Not Back Up to CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R Devices
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 262006 - When
you choose the backup media device in Backup (Ntbackup.exe),
you cannot choose a CD-R (compact disc--recordable),
CD-RW (compact disc--rewritable), or DVD-R (digital
video disc--recordable) device .(updated 5/24/2000)
Windows NT Backup Strategy
A primer on backup options in NT. Source: Windows
& .NET Magazine (Sept 1999) |
