Imaged-Based Vs. File-Based Backups —Who Wins?
Different image-based backup software includes a variety of different features. Microsoft bundles image-based backup software with their operating systems — no need to install anything extra. However, solid as they are, they’re basic, lacking additional tools. For those looking for a more feature-rich backup option, we recommend Shadow Protect, a software with many features that outshine its Windows counterparts. The best and most obvious difference between Shadow Protect and the standard Windows backup is the speed of its incremental backups. The incremental backups are very fast, and they’re faster for everyone we implement. Typically, we’ll configure it to back up every hour or two, taking about two minutes each time. Virtual Boot technology will allow us to boot your server in a virtual environment to test the backup images, while dissimilar hardware restores are beneficial for recovery in the event of physical damage to your server. So, for the title of your article, who wins? Our recommendation is to use both; they serve different purposes, and when implemented together, you get an excellent multi-methodology backup solution.
When you’re deciding on the best method to back up your files, it can be difficult to discern which type will work best for your business. Imaged- based, file-based — what’s the difference? And which one should you turn to for secure data storage? A file-based backup solution will, true to its name, back up your file — for example, a specific Word document or Excel spreadsheet. When it’s time, you’ll be able to grab that file directly and restore it to your system. An image-based backup, on the other hand, stores the entirety of your hard drive underneath the file level. Image-based backups give you two options. First, you can access the image and still restore an individual Word or Excel file, much like a file-based backup. But more importantly, they allow you to restore the entire computer in the exact state it was in at the time of the backup. When you examine the options closely, it’s obvious that an image- based backup has significant advantages. Since Windows Server 2008 platforms were created, image-based backups have been the standard for Microsoft systems. We like them and highly recommend them.
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Apple Crisp
Ingredients
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup water
1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla ice cream, optional
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups chopped, peeled apples
Directions
3. Bake 60–65 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, and vanilla. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or
1. Heat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half of mixture into a greased 2½ quart baking dish or a 9-inch square baking pan. Cover with apples.
until thick and clear. Pour over apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
Recipe courtesy of tasteofhome.com .
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