Backup Software (which to use?)

[havyn]

Norton Ghost, at least the version bundled with Systemworks Pro 2k3, does not allow for directory-only backups (at least not that I can find). I need a solution that will allow me to schedule a backup of My Docs and maybe one other directory on a daily basis. Anyone have any ideas?

Note: I have tried using the windows xp built-in backup and the scheduling interface is horrible. It never seems to run the way I want it to, when I want it to do so.

[d.thornton]

I use Acronis TrueImage. I've found it to be much cheaper, and easier to use, and ...just plain better than NortonGhost and PowerQuest DriveImage 2002.

[d.thornton]

TrueImage will let you back up an entire Windows Partition even while Windows is running.

[havyn]

  d.thornton said:

TrueImage will let you back up an entire Windows Partition even while Windows is running.

but will it let you just choose a single directory? I don't have 15gb on another disk to spend on a backup of a whole partition...

[LaraBoft]

What about NTbackup?? Standard on NT, 2000 and XP.....

[havyn]

  LaraBoft said:

What about NTbackup?? Standard on NT, 2000 and XP.....

read my orig post, i don't think the scheduler is easy to use...it's very unintuitive.

[craybox]

I use the following software to schedule backups for certain folders as well as my entire system (220gig).

it has support for dvd writers as well as cdrw and can activate on boot if needed

http://www.stompinc.com/bump/bump-retail.phtml?stp

STOMP BackupMyPC by Veritas

I have tried various backup software incl GHOST but this just does everything i need in just a couple of clicks ;)

forgot link ;)

[yudi_lks]

  LaraBoft said:

What about NTbackup?? Standard on NT, 2000 and XP.....

Yeah, I'm also using this backup feature from windows.... Easy and powerful :p

[LaraBoft]

  havyn said:

read my orig post, i don't think the scheduler is easy to use...it's very unintuitive.

Sorry, missed that.....

I'm using NTBackup on a server, and it works perfect. :D

[havyn]

hmm ok that built-in backup seems to be working now...have to use an account with a password though. annoying for home users.

[DrunkenMaster]

Well if you want documents you can try RCS @ http://www.ComponentSoftware.com. ITs a full fledged CVS system which is super easy to use. Free for personal use and allows you to keep track of document and source code changes. Perfect for me.

For physical backups I use Nero. Backup programs, I find confusing. I've made a separate partion on my HDD for all my work, its easy to make sure it gets backed up. I'm looking for a Perl Script to automate everything - I'm sure there are some to suit your needs or can be easily modified. I'm rather intent on using as Perl Script than software.