There are many ways to back up data and
applications. Windows comes with backup utilities installed with the
operating system, or third party utilities can be purchased to backup
data and applications as well. The chosen backup method will depend on
the type and amount of data that is being backed up. In Windows 2000,
use the Backup Wizard that was described in the previous section by
executing the Ntbackup tool. The first phase is to specify what to
backup by choosing one of the following options:
- Back Up Everything On My Computer – Backs up all files on the computer
except the files that Backup Wizard excludes by default, such as
certain power management files.
- Back Up Selected Files, Drives, Or Network Data –
Backs
up selected files and folders. When this option is clicked, the
Backup Wizard provides a hierarchical view of the computer and the
network (through My Network Places).
- Only Back Up The System State Data – Backs up important
system components, such as the Registry and the boot files of the
computer.
If Windows 9x is being used, use the backup and restore
commands to back up data. The backup command,
BACKUP.EXE, can be
executed to begin the back up process. This does not install
automatically when Windows 9x is installed. Install it by adding
it from the Windows Setup tab in the Add/Remove Programs feature
in the control panel. When this backup program is executed, there
is a prompt to create a new backup job, open an existing backup
job, or restore backed up files.
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