Re: Image backup of Windows server with Dynamic disk

All,

We have a W2003 server (physical) with a single hard drive that was set up
as a Dynamic disk. There are C: and D: partitions. This server runs a
single app and since there is only a single hard drive I have no idea why
the vendor, several years back, decided to set it up as Dynamic instead of
Basic. I don't know a lot about Dynamic disk, but if there's no RAID or
mirror or spanning or the like, then why bother.

I'm looking for a backup solution where I can periodically do a full image
backup for bare metal restore and in between times do file-level backup. I
have used Acronis for years and they tell me they have /no/ product that
will do a clone disk of a Dynamic disk. Surprised me.

Anyone know of a product you would recommend and have personal experience
with that will do the above? Most likely will be saving to a network
server.

Thanks.


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Jeff Crosby
VP Information Systems
UniPro FoodService/Dilgard
P.O. Box 13369
Ft. Wayne, IN 46868-3369
260-422-7531
www.dilgardfoods.com

The opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the opinion of my
company. Unless I say so.