To back up System State data
 |
Using the Windows interface |
|
Using a command line |
Using the Windows interface
- Open Backup.
The Backup or Restore Wizard starts by default, unless it is disabled. You can use this wizard or go to the next step to work in Advanced Mode.
- Click the Advanced Mode link on the Backup or
Restore Wizard.
- Click the Backup tab,
then click the box next to System
State and
any other items you would like to backup. It is
recommended that you backup all boot and system volumes
along with the System State.
Notes
| You
can use Backup to back up and restore data on FAT16,
FAT32, or NTFS volumes. However, if you have backed up
data from an NTFS volume, it is recommended that you
restore the data to an NTFS volume of the same version
to prevent losing data. Some file systems might not
support all of the features of other file systems. |
| To
start Backup, click Start,
point to All
programs, point to Accessories,
point to System
Tools, and then clickBackup. |
| If
the Backup or Restore Wizard does not start by default,
you can still use it to back up the System State data by
clicking Wizard
Mode on
the Welcome tab. |
| System State data contains most elements of a system's
configuration, but it might not include all of the
information that you require to recover your system from
a failure. Therefore, it is recommended that you back up
all boot and system volumes, including the System State,
when you back up your system. |
| You
can only back up the System State data on a local
computer. You cannot back up the System State data on a
remote computer. |
Using a command line
- Open Command Prompt.
- To backup the System State data, type:
ntbackup backup systemstate
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
|
systemstate |
Specifies that you want to back up the System State data. When you select this option, the backup type will be forced to copy. |
For information on additional backup options, see the Ntbackup.
For example, to create a backup job named "Backup Job 1" that backs up the System State data to the file C:\backup.bkf, type:
ntbackup backup systemstate /J "Backup Job 1" /F "C:\backup.bkf"
All other options will default to those specified in the Backup program.
Notes
| You
can use Backup to back up and restore data on FAT16,
FAT32, or NTFS volumes. However, if you have backed up
data from an NTFS volume, it is recommended that you
restore the data to an NTFS volume of the same version
to prevent losing data. Some file systems might not
support all of the features of other file systems. |
| To
open a command prompt, click Start,
point to All
programs, point to Accessories,
and then click Command
prompt. |
|
System State data
contains most elements of a system's configuration, but
it might not include all of the information that you
require to recover your system from a failure.
Therefore, it is recommended that you back up all boot
and system volumes, including the System State, when you
back up your system. |
| To
view the complete syntax for this command, at a command
prompt, type: ntbackup /? |
| If
you do not specify the other Backup options, ntbackup will
use the default values of the Backup program for backup
type, verification setting, logging level, hardware
compression, and any other settings. |
| You
can only back up the System State data on a local
computer. You cannot back up the System State data on a
remote computer. |
Information about functional differences
| Your server
might function differently based on the version and edition of
the operating system that is installed, your account
permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing
Help on the Web. |