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

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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 ?

Thanks a lot,

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

Thanks a lot,

Tanja
 
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