Native Windows 2003 server backup program or a 3rd part software ?

[Guest Tanja]

Hi,

 

need to build up a backup policy for a Windows 2003 Server which acts as

Pdc, Active Directory and file server for a 5 users small office.

 

Which program should I use ? The NtBackup in Windows 2003 server is the

better choice or there is something better from 3rd Part Software House ?

 

Thanks a lot,

 

Tanja

[Guest Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Re: Native Windows 2003 server backup program or a 3rd part software ?

 

Tanja <tanja-hr@togli-rocketmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,

>

> need to build up a backup policy for a Windows 2003 Server which acts

> as Pdc, Active Directory and file server for a 5 users small office.

>

> Which program should I use ? The NtBackup in Windows 2003 server is

> the better choice or there is something better from 3rd Part Software

> House ?

> Thanks a lot,

>

> Tanja

 

NTBackup is fine but has little in the way of a useful GUI to manage it. If

you are good with batch files, it's quite effective - I use it myself in

many locations

 

You could also check out BackupAssist - it's a nice wrapper & GUI for

NTBackup jobs and is very affordable.

 

Next step up might be something like Symantec's BackupExec.

 

Much depends on your needs, skills, and budget.

[Guest Herb Martin]

Re: Native Windows 2003 server backup program or a 3rd part software ?

 

 

"Tanja" <tanja-hr@togli-rocketmail.com> wrote in message

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> Hi,

>

> need to build up a backup policy for a Windows 2003 Server which acts as

> Pdc, Active Directory and file server for a 5 users small office.

>

> Which program should I use ? The NtBackup in Windows 2003 server is the

> better choice or there is something better from 3rd Part Software House ?

 

There are programs with more or "better" features but they almost

all cost more money (NTBackup is free and already installed.)

 

Recommendation:

 

USE the NTBackup for now, at least until you find something it

will not do for you or until you find and buy something better

*for YOU*.

 

In the meantime you will have a BACKUP.

[Guest Tanja]

Re: Native Windows 2003 server backup program or a 3rd part software ?

 

Thanks a lot,

 

Tanja