Selecting a Backup Medium
The first decision you must make when planning a backup strategy is where you intend to store your data. Windows Server 2003 Backup supports magnetic tape, the traditional backup medium, but it can also archive your data to a backup file you can store on any device addressable by the Windows Server 2003 file systems, including cartridge drives (such as Iomega Zip and Jaz drives), floppy disks, and even recordable CD-ROMs. For more extensive archiving, Windows Server 2003 Backup also supports the use of media pools—that is, libraries of disks or tapes that you access through a jukebox or autochanger. Choose your medium based on your budget, the amount of data you have to back up, and how much time you have available ...
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