Client/Server Backup

[Guest]

Is there a way to backup each workstation HDD in a network into a central
server using the default Windows software?

If not, what else can we do to individually backup workstation HDDs?

 

[Malke]

Is there a way to backup each workstation HDD in a network into a
central server using the default Windows software?

If not, what else can we do to individually backup workstation HDDs?

1. Nothing should ever be saved locally on workstations. Redirect users'
My Documents to user folders on the server and/or teach them about Save
As and have them save only onto the server.

2. I prefer to keep data on a second hard drive on the server. Depending
on your circumstances, burn data to DVD regularly and take off-site or
put in a fireproof.

Malke

 

[Guest]

I was wondering if we could do a full system/file backup of workstations from
a server instead? We have a file server, yes. But what we need right now is a
means to get a workstation up and running if in case it breaks down. Cloning
the drive except that this would be done via a server.

Or is it just us going to the workstations one by one with an HDD?

 

[Malke]

I was wondering if we could do a full system/file backup of
workstations from a server instead? We have a file server, yes. But
what we need right now is a means to get a workstation up and running
if in case it breaks down. Cloning the drive except that this would be
done via a server.

No data should be saved locally on workstations. Image the workstations
and the server with something like Acronis TrueImage. Acronis makes
quite a few useful programs for the enterprise. Keep images on
additional server hard drives and/or external hard drives.

Malke