1 Introducing Windows Backup There are different methods for starting Windows 2000 Backup. Requirements for running Windows 2000 Backup All users can back up their own files and folders. All users can back up files and folders for which they have Read permission. All users can restore files and folders for which they have Write permission. Administrators and Backup Operators can back up and restore all files and folders.
2 Planning Issues for Windows Backup Determine which files and folders to back up. Determine how often to back up. Determine which target media to use for storing backup data. Determine whether to perform network or local backup jobs.
3 Examining Backup Types
4 Combining Backup Types Normal and differential backups Normal and incremental backups Normal, differential, and copy backups
5 Performing Preliminary Tasks Ensure that the files you want to back up are all closed. Check the removable media device. Is the device attached to a computer on the network? Is the device powered on? Is the tape device attached to the local computer? Is the device on the Microsoft Windows 2000 Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)? Is the media loaded in the media device?
6 Selecting Files and Folders to Back Up
Specifying Backup Destination and Media Settings Backup media type Backup media or file name Advanced backup settings Set by using the Completing The Backup Wizard page. Click Advanced if you want to set advanced settings. Click Finish if you don’t want to set any advanced settings. 7
8 Scheduling Backup Jobs Click Later on the When To Back Up page of Backup Wizard. Enter a name for the backup job in the Job Name box. Click Set Schedule to have the backup run at a later time.
9 Preparing to Restore Data Base your restore strategy on the backup type used. Perform a trial restore periodically. Keep documentation for each backup job. Keep a record of multiple backup jobs in a calendar format.
10 Selecting Backup Sets, Files, and Folders to Restore Determine what needs to be restored. Individual files and folders An entire backup job A backup set Use the Restore Wizard to restore data. Expand the media type that contains the data you want to restore. Select the data you want to restore. Click Finish to start the restore or Advanced to set advanced options.
11 Specifying Advanced Restore Settings Restore Files To When Restoring Files That Already Exist Select The Special Restore Options You Want To Use
12 Changing Windows Default Backup Options Select Options on the Tools menu in Windows Backup. Select the appropriate tab. General Restore Backup Type Backup Log Exclude Files