How to Use Ntbackup

The ntbackup tool can be used for all basic backup processes, including the following:

  • Immediate or scheduled backup of files to disk, tape, or optical disc

  • System state backup, the backup of important system files and configuration data

  • Restore from backup

  • Restore systems state data

  • Automated Systems Recovery

Automated Systems Recovery (ASR) is detailed in the section “Automated Systems Recovery” later in this chapter. ntbackup can be used via the backup GUI or at the command line. Backup can be scheduled or scripted. Backup over the network can be configured, but the system state backup must be done locally.

Many excellent third-party products extend the functionality of ntbackup, and you should be sure that the companies that ...

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