NTBACKUP command in Windows

The Windows ntbackup command allows users to create and manage backup jobs to protect their data. By utilizing this command, users can easily schedule regular backups, specify which files and folders to include, and restore data when needed. This efficient tool helps users safeguard their important information and minimize the risk of data loss.

NTBACKUP Syntax:

ntbackup backup [options] [parameters]

Windows NTBACKUP Options:

Option	Description
/a	Backs up only files with the archive attribute set and resets the attribute.
/d	Specifies the name of the backup description.
/g:{GUID}	Uses the specified globally unique identifier (GUID) as the tape name.
/hc:{on\|off}	Includes or excludes the NTFS security and file system information for a destination file.
/l:{f\|s\|n}	Specifies the type of log file. ‘f’ for full log, ‘s’ for summary log, and ‘n’ for no log.
/m:{backupType}	Specifies the backup media type.
/n	Disables verification of written data.
/t:{Tape_Name}	Specifies the tape name.
/hc:{on\|off}	Includes or excludes the NTFS security and file system information for a destination file.
/o	Prevents the backing up of overwritten files.

NTBACKUP Parameters:

Parameter	Description
FileName.bks	Specifies the name of the backup operation to perform.
FileName	Specifies the name of the file to back up.

Backup files from C drive

ntbackup backup "C:\Temp" /n "Backup1" /d "Daily Backup" /m normal

Backup files from the C drive to a specified destination with the name “Backup1” using the normal backup method.

Restore files from a backup file

ntbackup restore /j "Backup1" /d "Daily Backup" /m normal

Restore files from a backup job named “Backup1” with the description “Daily Backup” using the normal backup method.

Verify the integrity of a backup file

ntbackup verify /j "Backup1" /d "Daily Backup"

Verify the integrity of a backup job named “Backup1” with the description “Daily Backup”.

Create a backup report for a specific backup job

ntbackup report /v /d "Daily Backup" /j "Backup1"

Generate a detailed report for a backup job named “Backup1” with the description “Daily Backup”.

Schedule a daily backup job

schtasks /create /sc daily /tn "DailyBackup" /tr "ntbackup backup \"C:\Data\" /n \"Backup1\" /d \"Daily Backup\" /m normal" /st 00:00

Schedule a daily backup job to run ntbackup at midnight to backup data from the C drive.

Backup files to a specific tape drive

ntbackup backup "C:\Data" /n "TapeBackup" /d "Weekly Backup" /v:yes /t "Tape0" /r:no /m normal

Backup files from the C drive to a specified tape drive named “Tape0” with the name “TapeBackup” using the normal backup method.

Perform a system state backup

ntbackup backup systemstate /n "SystemStateBackup" /j "System State Backup" /m normal

Perform a backup of the system state with the name “SystemStateBackup” and the description “System State Backup”.

Backup and overwrite existing files without prompt

ntbackup backup "C:\Important" /n "ImportantBackup" /d "Important Files Backup" /l "C:\Logs" /hc:on

Backup important files from the C drive to a destination with the name “ImportantBackup” and overwrite existing files without prompting.

How do I use ntbackup in Windows?

To use the ntbackup command in Windows, execute the following command:

ntbackup --option <value>

How can I perform a full backup using ntbackup?

To perform a full backup using ntbackup, run the following command:

ntbackup backup "@C:\BackupJob.bks" /n "FullBackup" /d "Full Backup" /v:yes /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j "Full Backup" /l:s /f "D:\Backup\FullBackup.bkf"

How do I restore files using ntbackup?

To restore files using ntbackup, execute the following command:

ntbackup restore /r /j "Full Backup" /f "D:\Backup\FullBackup.bkf"

What is the command to create a new backup job in ntbackup?

To create a new backup job in ntbackup, use the following command:

ntbackup backup "@C:\NewBackupJob.bks"

How can I schedule a backup job with ntbackup?

To schedule a backup job with ntbackup, you can use the Windows Task Scheduler in combination with the ntbackup command-line options.

How do I list the available backup devices in ntbackup?

To list the available backup devices in ntbackup, run the following command:

ntbackup backup

How do I verify the integrity of a backup using ntbackup?

To verify the integrity of a backup using ntbackup, execute the following command:

ntbackup verify /a /j "Full Backup" /f "D:\Backup\FullBackup.bkf"

What is the command to backup System State using ntbackup?

To backup System State using ntbackup, use the following command:

ntbackup backup systemstate "@C:\SystemStateBackup.bks"

How can I set a specific backup type (incremental/differential) in ntbackup?

To set a specific backup type (incremental/differential) in ntbackup, you can use the /m option with either “incremental” or “differential” as the value.

Applications of the NTBACKUP Command

Creating backups of files and folders
Scheduling automated backups
Restoring backed up data
Managing backup media
Verifying backup integrity
Logging backup operations
Configuring backup settings
Creating system state backups
Performing incremental or differential backups