http://www.wbadmin.info/articles/how-does-windows-server-2008-backup-work.html

This is a great article. I think the fact that it can't back up to NAS and can't back up network locations confused me a bit. Basically, when you set it up, it will show you what you can back up to. I have learned to like it a lot. But, ironically, I use Backup Assist and it is mentioned on the last line. Basically, Backup Assist can always take Windows Backups whether Image or ntBackup and put them on some serious steroids.

David,

I have two pieces of advice that I hope doesn't offend anyone. Just something to think about. One is more of a question.

I use Backup Assist to do T-SQL backups of SQL. This allows a backup designed to back up SQL to back it up every minute if needed. I do back it up every one hour. The backups take less than 10 seconds. A blink of an eye.

I have to ask you why you are backing up your server every hour. That just seems like overkill. Just a question.

My other piece of advice. I am begging you, literally begging to keep your local backups as well as your online. There are just too many intangibles with a backup that is online on Amazon to trust your entire system to.

Bert
Pediatrics
Brewer, Maine