====== Backup ======


===== Backup Utility =====
The Backup Utility is built into Windows. There is no reason to pay for a backup application. It can be executed by clicking the following sequence: \\
Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Backup \\
It has a guided wizard mode and an advanced mode.

===== SyncBack Freeware =====
SyncBack is a simple, yet powerful, backup utility. It has great flexibility with its many features:
  * Backup and Synchronization
  * Scheduling of jobs
  * File and Folder filtering with wildcards
  * Verification
http://www.2brightsparks.com/downloads.html#freeware

===== DriveImage XML =====
DriveImage is for the imaging and backing up of partitions and logical drives. I mainly use it for migrating to new drives. \\
http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm

===== dd for Windows =====
dd (stands for "data definition") is actually a Linux/Unix command, but has been ported to Windows. This is a command line utility that is extremely flexible and powerful. Care needs to be taken when using dd as can be seen by its pet names: "destroy disk", "data destroyer" or "delete data". \\
http://www.chrysocome.net/dd



-- Main.FredPettis - 20 Mar 2009