Introduction to Windows 2003 Backup Utility (ntbackup.exe)

Windows Server 2003 includes a great backup tool (ntbackup.exe) to back up and archive user data and also the entire operating system and disk volumes. You can use Windows Server 2003 Backup tool (ntbackup.exe) to back up and restore both Windows Server 2003 and and also Exchange 2003 data.Windows Server 2003 Backup tool (ntbackup.exe)can be used to backup directories, selected files, and System State data, including Windows Server 2003 operating system registry information. Windows Server 2003 Backup is included on all the different versions of Windows 2003 family Operating Systems.

Windows Server 2003 Backup tool (ntbackup.exe) is a required tool which provides all the necessary functions for the backup operations. Windows Server 2003 Backup tool (ntbackup.exe) also supports scheduling backups. Windows Server 2003 Backup tool (ntbackup.exe) can completely back up and restore a single file or the entire Windows Server 2003 system.  

To start Windows Server 2003 Backup tool (ntbackup.exe), type ntbackup in run dialog box and hit Enter or click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.

By default, Windows Server 2003 Backup tool (ntbackup.exe) open in wizard mode as shown below.