creating a backup. 1

[rocker40]

In windows 2000 I had to create a image using a third party tool to get all the info on my server but in win2003 I notice there is a option to backup {all info on this computer} Would this be the same as creating a image of disk? Would this include system state plus all my exchange info?
Thanks
Dave

 

[Marcs41]

a backup is not an image, never.
Image tools may be used as backup, but they are entirely different things.
So, no.

Marc
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[rocker40]

So this would just be backing up system state or would be backing up folders also?
Also does system state include my exchange ? Or do I need to back this up seperatly?

 

[Marcs41]

It is simple, if you want to backup specifics, folders, exchange, etc. you nee a full blown backup application.
The build in one you refer to will save settings, system state, but NOT user files.

Marc
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