Those of us that have taken the fateful leap to Windows Server 2008 are starting to notice some of the big differences from Windows Server 2003 and 2000. The difference that I personally have been recently affected by the most involves the change in backup options – specifically, the loss of NTBackup. I never thought I would hear myself say this, but after getting some experience with the new Windows Server Backup features in 2008, I am actually sad to see NTBackup go.
So what’s the big deal? Well, Windows Server Backup isn’t all bad. Microsoft’s TechNet article for Windows Server Backup shows quite the new feature list, including:
- Faster Backup Technology
- Simplified Restoration
- Automatic Disk Usage Management
- Improved Scheduling