NTBackup to CD/RW

[SFS]

I'd like to use NTBackup to backup data to a CD/RW disk.

I realize that I would first need to format the CD/RW disk. Then schedule
NTBackup to create the backup file daily ( I know how to do this), but I'd
like NTBackup to rename the file each time, preferably with a name that
represents the date.This way I have a series of daily backups all listed by
date created on the CD/RW.

There must be a script to allow one to do this.

(I cannot afford an alternate software package, ((writer/ actor)) so no
alternate suggestions please)
STEVE

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

XP's rudimentary CD Recording program does not permit backing up
directly to a CD. You must create a new folder on your hard drive, perform
a backup to that folder, then record the contents of that folder to a CD.

Windows Backup Does Not Back Up to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R Devices
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315255

HOW TO: Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308422

HOW TO: Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308569

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308558

"Scheduled Tasks - Applying/Running tasks without a password"

(Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP)


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I'd like to use NTBackup to backup data to a CD/RW disk.
|
| I realize that I would first need to format the CD/RW disk. Then schedule
| NTBackup to create the backup file daily ( I know how to do this), but I'd
| like NTBackup to rename the file each time, preferably with a name that
| represents the date.This way I have a series of daily backups all listed by
| date created on the CD/RW.
|
| There must be a script to allow one to do this.
|
| (I cannot afford an alternate software package, ((writer/ actor)) so no
| alternate suggestions please)
| STEVE

 

[SFS]

THANKS
OK. Lots to look at. Thanks for all the info.

Looks like I need to create a BU folder, have NTBackup create the file.
Then move to CD/RW.
Can NTBackup rename the file every time?

STEVE

XP's rudimentary CD Recording program does not permit backing up
directly to a CD. You must create a new folder on your hard drive, perform
a backup to that folder, then record the contents of that folder to a CD.

Windows Backup Does Not Back Up to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R Devices
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315255

HOW TO: Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308422

HOW TO: Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308569

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308558

"Scheduled Tasks - Applying/Running tasks without a password"

(Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP)


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I'd like to use NTBackup to backup data to a CD/RW disk.
|
| I realize that I would first need to format the CD/RW disk. Then schedule
| NTBackup to create the backup file daily ( I know how to do this), but I'd
| like NTBackup to rename the file each time, preferably with a name that
| represents the date.This way I have a series of daily backups all listed
by
| date created on the CD/RW.
|
| There must be a script to allow one to do this.
|
| (I cannot afford an alternate software package, ((writer/ actor)) so no
| alternate suggestions please)
| STEVE

 

[Alex Nichol]

I'd like to use NTBackup to backup data to a CD/RW disk.

I realize that I would first need to format the CD/RW disk. Then schedule
NTBackup to create the backup file daily ( I know how to do this), but I'd
like NTBackup to rename the file each time, preferably with a name that
represents the date.This way I have a series of daily backups all listedby
date created on the CD/RW.

1. The inbuilt burning does not work in the 'packet mode' as used on
CD-RW and does not support output from programs (and does not involve
prior formatting of disks) . You would need one of third party packages
like InCD or Direct CD

2. In any case NT Backup does not support CD as it is a removable device
- it only knows of Tape and floppy drives.