Bare metal restore support was embedded into Microsoft’s release of Windows 2008. The tool used is called ‘WBAdmin’ and works from the command line.

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In our experience it takes a bit of practice to restore perfectly and it’s also important to find a suitable disk (we had issues with some USB disks). One of the bugs we found is posted here https://www.openticket.eu/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=5

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Once running and tested it gives great peace-of-mind to the Sys Admin. Imagine being able to restore a failed server with Exchange and SQL in a few hours. If you had to install from scratch and restore from tape that could take even the most experienced Sys Admin up to 24 hours.

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Here at WorldBackups.net we have added the functionality for bare metal restores in version 3.2 which we released in June 2010. Now not only can you back up your server to a local disk you can also back it up online to our UK based data centre. That should protect you from fire and theft!

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All of our software is free and you only pay for data you back up to us http://worldbackups.net/pro_user.php .

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Feel free to download the latest version of our software and contact us if you need help to set it up.

Bare Metal Restore of Windows 2008, Windows 7 and Windows Vista. WorldBackups.net can back up the entire image of machines running Windows 7, Windows 2008 & Windows Vista Business (Enterprise, and Ultimate editions). The backed up image can be restored to the same machine or to a machine with very similar hardware as the original machine.

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Exchange Server 2010 Backup.WorldBackups.net can now back up an Exchange 2010 mailstore and mailboxes. This is the first version of WorldBackups to use VSS to back up Exchange, previously ESE API was used.

SharePoint Server Backup. WorldBackups.net can now back up the site collections of SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.

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SQL 2008 back up. WorldBackups.net can now back up MS SQL 2008 databases.

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Backup and Restore from local drives. WorldBackups.net can now back up to a local drive and also restore from it without having to connect to an online backup server.

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How to upgrade

You can download the update from here (do not uninstall your current version).

Or we can upgrade your installation free-of-charge. Click here to view our article on how we will connect to your server.

Perform a backup and test restore.

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Further support is available within your local client >> help > user guide.

WorldBackups.net was the only company specialising in online backups exhibiting at the show.

The show isn’t typically suited to an online backup solution provider, but as MD Roland Scott says, ‘it couldn’t be missed’.

Roland Scott goes on to say….

“WB has grown in the last eleven years from a company providing online backup solutions to SMBs to a company providing an Enterprise solution to companies all around the World with thousands of members of staff and multiple servers.

Exhibiting at the UK’s biggest business IT event is an essential part of our sales and marketing strategy now we are delivering enterprise solutions on a worldwide stage.

Not only did we make contact with big businesses, charities, NHS and Governmental bodies here in the UK and abroad, we also had fun. I even got to meet an 80’s role model on Numara’s stand – Johnny Ball”

Why choose WorldBackups.net for your backup solution?

1. Robust company; we are now in our 11th year

2. Secure – non-reversible encryption.

3. Easy-to-use – first backup running in less than 5 minutes.

4. Cost effective (always more so than any tape based solution)

5. 24 x 7 support – telephone, email and remote control all available.

We know servers don’t always fail during office hours, which is why we are now rolling out 24 x 7 support to all partners at no extra charge.

In order to access the system, you will need to be registered on our new support helpdesk.

How to register

• You can register in one of 3 ways
  • As an individual
  • As an individual within your company with the abilty to view all of your company’s tickets – recommended option
    
  • One single account for use by all of the staff in your company
• To register, please send an email to partner@worldbackups.net
• Please note you will need to register before you can use the system, and registration requests will only be processed during normal working hours

Logging a fault call

• Send an email to wb-support@openticket.eu (registration required first)
  

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• Log onto our portal and submit your ticket from there. You can also view all of your tickets. https://www.openticket.eu/?group=worldbackups

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To improve the experience, you need a reliable and robust solution that is designed to support the transfer of large volumes of data. The primary activity that needs to ensure data is transferred with no packet loss across the Internet is dependable servers at the provider’s end.

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You need to have a user-friendly interface, if the interface can be accessed via a browser based window, that is an added advantage. Our user friendly interface also includes features like email capability, password protection; file sharing with other users, etc.

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Your online backup service provider should be able to guarantee the security of your data. WorldBackups.net uses 64 to 448 bit non-reversible encryption for data encryption and is replicated across fault tolerant servers for added security.

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When you have signed up with an online backup service, you will need technical support. It is important that the provider has quick response time and excellent online customer support. In addition to this, you should also have clarity on your account services and billing details. You need to be aware of the termination periods for software and hardware installation and the billing cycle.