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Reviews suggest Windows Server Backup is not the most reliable option, users prefer alternatives
Acronis and Veeam are commonly used alternative backup solutions
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Updated onApril 18, 2024
updated onApril 18, 2024
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Windows Server Backup, Microsoft’s native solution since 1997, allows you to backup and restore data on a server. However, user reviews suggest thatWindows Server Backupcomes with the bare minimum functionality and isn’t the perfect solution for most!
The wizard often fails while backing up data, even when bothVolume Shadow CopyandSPPservices are running. Also, it lacks encryption, leaving the data vulnerable to attacks. Besides, the performance is surprisingly slow for a native Microsoft product, and the support is terrible.
Users highlight a wide array of flaws in Windows Server Backup
We came across far more negative reviews forWindows Server Backupthan positive ones. And it all makes sense!
The only good thing aboutWindows Server Backupis that you don’t have to pay for an additional subscription. It comes with theWindows Serverlicense.
At the same time, severalreliable Windows Server backup solutionstoo offer a free plan with relatively limited functionality, but these still perform better than the nativeWindows Server Backup.
To share your review ofWindows Server Backupwith our readers, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
