Using Options with NT Backup for More Versatility
By: Staff
Date: October 06, 2006
Level: All
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Windows NT Backup can also be run from the command line, which allows any desired options to be activated with a single command. When NT Backup is then launched, no additional user input is required. Choosing the /b command-line option backs up the local Registry.
Other options that can be used on the command line are shown in Table Below:
Option |
Description |
| backup |
Sets the system to back up the drives. |
| restore |
Sets the system to restore the data. |
| /t (type) |
Specifies the type of backup (normal backs up all files; incremental only backs up files that changed since the last backup). |
| /a |
Appends the new backup at the end of the current data on the tape. If this option is not selected, the data currently on the tape will be overwritten. |
| /v |
Verifies the backup operation to ensure it went as planned. |
| /r |
Restricts file access to the owner or administrator. The Backup operators can still back up and restore, but they cannot read the files. |
| /d text |
Sets a description of the backup contents. |
| /hc:on or /hc:off |
Turns on or off hardware compression. |
With these options, you can create a batch file to automate repeated backups of drives. These are the most commonly used options, but there are other options available.
Warning: Just because you chose the Verify option and it finished with no errors doesn't mean that your backup is error-free. The only way to ensure that your data will be available is to use multiple tapes, rotating them daily. Use a Monday tape set, a separate set for Tuesday, and so on. Then make an extra set for the weekend. Also, keep them off-site for protection against damage and theft.
Tip: Backup tapes will not last forever. Replace them annually to ensure correct backups.
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