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computing:windows:history [2018/06/15 11:31] gcooper |
computing:windows:history [2018/06/15 11:33] (current) gcooper |
Microsoft calls the new 'File History' feature 'backup'...and it is, in a workstation-sort-of-way. However, this is not a replacement for a comprehensive backup plan. It is primarily a convenience feature where users can restore files themselves without IT Support intervention. It **is** very convenient and can be a valuable part of a backup strategy...mostly for mobile PCs. | Microsoft calls the new 'File History' feature 'backup'...and it is, in a workstation-sort-of-way. However, this is not a replacement for a comprehensive backup plan. It is primarily a convenience feature where users can restore files themselves without IT Support intervention. It **is** very convenient and can be a valuable part of a backup strategy...mostly for mobile PCs. |
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The new 'File History' feature **uses an external (USB) hard drive** as the backup destination. | The new **File History** feature **uses an external (USB) hard drive** as the backup destination. |
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Restoring files is very easy using the ''Previous Versions'' tab of the **file properties** window. | Restoring files is very easy using the ''Previous Versions'' tab of the **file properties** window. |
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==== Previous Versions Feature ==== | ===== Previous Versions Feature ===== |
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This is the older feature introduced with Windows 7, based on VSS (snapshot) technology. It is appropriate for Windows Servers and is easy to configure, **as long as you have enough free disk space**. | This is the older feature introduced with Windows 7, based on VSS (snapshot) technology. It is appropriate for Windows Servers and is easy to configure, **as long as you have enough free disk space**. |
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=== Settings Options === | ==== Settings Options ==== |
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* Enabled or Disabled | * Enabled or Disabled |
* Schedule of Snapshots | * Schedule of Snapshots |
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=== Images for Windows Server 2016 Standard File Server === | ==== Images for Windows Server 2016 Standard File Server ==== |
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{{:computing:windows:file_server_file_history_1.png?285 |Right-Click a Drive Icon}} {{:computing:windows:file_server_file_history_2.png?285 |Select Which Drive to Protect}} {{:computing:windows:file_server_file_history_3.png?285 |Specify How Much Storage to Commit}} | {{:computing:windows:file_server_file_history_1.png?285 |Right-Click a Drive Icon}} {{:computing:windows:file_server_file_history_2.png?285 |Select Which Drive to Protect}} {{:computing:windows:file_server_file_history_3.png?285 |Specify How Much Storage to Commit}} |
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{{:computing:windows:file_server_file_history_4.png?285 |Set the Schedule}} {{:computing:windows:file_server_file_history_5.png?285 |...and the Advanced Schedule Options}} | {{:computing:windows:file_server_file_history_4.png?285 |Set the Schedule}} {{:computing:windows:file_server_file_history_5.png?285 |...and the Advanced Schedule Options}} |