Recover single files from backup?

amagab · 08-29-2008, 06:14 PM

We currently use ntbackup for full backups of our file server. However, sometimes our users asks us to recover single files, which is quite difficult considering our method of backup.

Is there a backup software for Windows Server 2003 that allows for single file recovery?

Thanks!

**djaburg** · 08-30-2008, 07:22 PM

I have BackupExec installed for several clients and it works well like that. All the installations I have deployed are running tape libraries, so recovery is a breeze. I go to the recovery portion of the program, browse through the backup dates and find the file I need and then restore it. You also get the option to restore it to its original location or you can restore it to a different directory. The benefit of running the library is that the software knows what tape it needs to use and loads it automatically, allowing for remote support for file recoveries.

amagab · 08-30-2008, 07:58 PM

Isn't BackupExec quite expensive? We are a non-profit so I don't think we can afford software like that......although I'd like to buy it. Is there anything similar but cheaper?

Also, we do our backups to an external hard drive.

Thanks!

clyde123 · 08-31-2008, 01:41 PM

I use Backup4all at a lot of customers, and it will restore single files.
It is certainly cost effective.
I believe there is a 30 day trial, so you could give it a go and see how it works for you.
Go for the Professional version.
see www.backup4all.com

amagab · 08-31-2008, 08:32 PM

Thanks clyde, I'll give it a try. Looks promising and something I've been looking for.

08-29-2008, 06:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
amagab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 56 OS: XP and OSX	Recover single files from backup? We currently use ntbackup for full backups of our file server. However, sometimes our users asks us to recover single files, which is quite difficult considering our method of backup. Is there a backup software for Windows Server 2003 that allows for single file recovery? Thanks!

08-30-2008, 07:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
djaburg TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,318 OS: XP SP3/Vista/7 Server 2K/2K3/2K8	Re: Recover single files from backup? I have BackupExec installed for several clients and it works well like that. All the installations I have deployed are running tape libraries, so recovery is a breeze. I go to the recovery portion of the program, browse through the backup dates and find the file I need and then restore it. You also get the option to restore it to its original location or you can restore it to a different directory. The benefit of running the library is that the software knows what tape it needs to use and loads it automatically, allowing for remote support for file recoveries. __________________ Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things they make it easier to do don't need to be done. The inherent vice of capitalism is the uneven division of blessings, while the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal division of misery.

08-30-2008, 07:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
amagab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 56 OS: XP and OSX	Re: Recover single files from backup? Isn't BackupExec quite expensive? We are a non-profit so I don't think we can afford software like that......although I'd like to buy it. Is there anything similar but cheaper? Also, we do our backups to an external hard drive. Thanks!

08-31-2008, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
clyde123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 397 OS: xp sp2	Re: Recover single files from backup? I use Backup4all at a lot of customers, and it will restore single files. It is certainly cost effective. I believe there is a 30 day trial, so you could give it a go and see how it works for you. Go for the Professional version. see www.backup4all.com

08-31-2008, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
amagab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 56 OS: XP and OSX	Re: Recover single files from backup? Thanks clyde, I'll give it a try. Looks promising and something I've been looking for.