NTbackup SystemState

[Jack B. Pollack]

Hi,

I just want to confirm that when I use NTbackup and check the tree option
for SystemState (BU set is on tape or another hard drive), that the system
state is included in the actual backup and not just backed up (copied) to
the local system32/config folder.

I am pretty sure the answer is yes, but I dont want to assume and find out
that I am wrong when I need it!

Thanks

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Hi,

I just want to confirm that when I use NTbackup and check the tree option
for SystemState (BU set is on tape or another hard drive), that the
system
state is included in the actual backup and not just backed up (copied) to
the local system32/config folder.

I am pretty sure the answer is yes, but I dont want to assume and find out
that I am wrong when I need it!

Thanks

Yes, it is included. However, you're still not on safe ground. An
untested backup is almost the same as no backup at all. If you
want to sleep well then you must perform a full restore to a spare
disk, keeping detailed notes while you do it.

I would actually use an imaging program such as Acronis TrueImage
to back up a system partition. Much, much easier to restore than with
ntbackup.exe.

 

[Jack B. Pollack]

Yes, it is included. However, you're still not on safe ground. An
untested backup is almost the same as no backup at all. If you
want to sleep well then you must perform a full restore to a spare
disk, keeping detailed notes while you do it.

I would actually use an imaging program such as Acronis TrueImage
to back up a system partition. Much, much easier to restore than with
ntbackup.exe.

Thanks