How to make a backup in Win2000 Server

[albertojb]

How to make a backup in Win2000 Server [SOLVED]

Hello, I'm in a bit of a jam here, a regular customer called me to make a backup of his business' files stored in the server, a Windows 2000 Server. He wants them on a DVD... so I figured I'd just copy the folder he wants to backup into an external hard drive and make the DVD from a different computer.

The problem was that as soon as I started copying I got a problem about file names being too long, so my copying was stopped. I would've tried installing TeraCopy or some freeware Backup utility but I don't want to risk the integrity of the server due to an incompatible app.

Right now, I'm making a backup with Windows 2000's Backup Wizard, which will work in case of emergency, but I don't like the fact that such backup is a .bkf file and my customer will be unable to copy individual files from a DVD.

So my question is: is there a way to bypass the long file name error in Server 2000?
Is there any app that will allow me to copy the folder so it can be used in another computer? (the Server Cannot be turned off)

 

[NickCat11]

Have you tried from a linux based environment? Also, you could try to zip up all the files and then transfer the zip file and unload from there.

 

[albertojb]

Have you tried from a linux based environment? Also, you could try to zip up all the files and then transfer the zip file and unload from there.

Thanks Nick! I had thought of the linux approach, but turning the server off is not an option since people need to access the files. However... I had not thought of the zip file option, and will try it. Thanks again!

 

[PCSupportGlasgow]

if xcopy not working for you then you could always map the folder to another machine and then copy it that way. remember to have permissions for the files though.

 

[NickCat11]

Let us know if it works out. Sorry about mentioning the linux option, I overlooked the part where the server couldn't be turned off.

 

[frostbyte5014]

Search for and download DUBCD 2.0 it has several backup and imaging options. It loads another start button and menu so you can run the apps while windows is running.

 

[Doctor Micro]

Format your external hard drive NTFS instead of FAT32. Bet your problem goes away.

 

[iptech]

Format your external hard drive NTFS instead of FAT32. Bet your problem goes away.

Agree, FAT32 struggles with LFN.