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Windows System Backup
Protects your Data

Protect entire system volumes as .vhd / .vhdx files.
Quickly restore data with fast, easy recovery.

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Key Features to Protect your Windows System Files

Backup Features

Backup Features

  • Back up entire drives and volumes as .vhd / .vhdx files using the wbadmin technology
  • Local path used for spooling temporary data which will be removed once the backup job finishes
  • Backup files that are open or in use, using VSS to take a point-in-time snapshot
  • Data automatically deduplicates across different devices (same file on different devices only backs up once)
Restore Features

Restore Features

  • Options to mount the restore in Windows, attach it to a virtual machine, or write it to a physical volume
  • Browse and extract individual files and folders from the restored vhd file using third-party applications
  • Use the Windows install media to recover a Windows System Backup as a bootable operating system
  • Secure, military-grade encryption during backup, transit and at rest
Management Features

Management Features

  • Backup / restore job logs and custom email reporting
  • Option to backup and restore individual or all volumes, including remote web configuration
  • Select from 9 customizable retention range policies
  • Customize pre and post commands
  • Incremental backup technology enables cost-effective storage savings
  • Compatible with any of Comet’s supported storage providers

Centralized Management with Comet’s Intuitive User Interface

Your system’s data is secure, easily discoverable and always accessible

  • Protected Items screen - Windows System Backup

  • Include required volumes - Windows System Backup

  • Encrypted, compressed and deduplicated by default

  • Set a repeating schedule

  • Restore to a .vhd file - Windows System Backup

  • Job logs - Windows System Backup

FAQs about Windows System Backup

What is the difference between Windows Server System State, Windows System Backup, and Disk Image?

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System State is a feature of Windows Server to back up Active Directory and other system state data. It produces a small sized file in vhd format that can be reimported into a running Windows Server instance using official Microsoft tooling. It requires temporary spool space.

Windows System Backup produces a backup of the entire hard drive in vhd format. It requires temporary spool space.

Disk Image produces a backup of the entire hard drive in vmdk format, that can be used for bare metal restore. It does not require temporary spool space and can stream the backup data directly to your storage location.

When should I use Disk Image or Windows System Backup?

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Comet strongly recommends using Disk Image instead of Windows System Backup. Disk Image is faster and more efficient; it does not require any temporary spool space; and it can be used with Comet’s USB Recovery Media feature for a fully white-label bare-metal restore experience.

Where can I backup my Windows System data to?

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Comet supports many storage destinations including Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, or you can bring your own hard drives or FTP/SFTP server.

Can I set my own schedules for Windows System backups?

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Yes, Comet allows customizable backup scheduling. We also have 9 customizable retention range policies to choose from and customizable email reporting.

Is there an additional charge for using Windows System backups?

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No, the Windows System Protected Item type is included for free with the Files & Folders $2/device per month (USD) base charge. Calculate your monthly usage with our Backup Cost Calculator.