Windows Vista has improved backup capabilities that make backing up data safer and easier. There are now several levels of backup as well as protection from hardware failure. | 18 PART I INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION AND CUSTOMIZATION Figure . The User Account Parental Controls. Creating backups Windows Vista has improved backup capabilities that make backing up data safer and easier. There are now several levels of backup as well as protection from hardware failure. Two new backup features include Windows Backup and the Volume Shadow Copy that up until now was only available in versions of Windows Server. The Windows Backup feature now features a new wizard that you can use to schedule backups. Because most of us tend to forget about backing up our machine due to life s daily activities and stresses you can simply program when Windows should automatically back up your files. The Volume Shadow Copy on the other hand is a new backup feature that lets you save files at a specific point in time so that you can easily recall them in the event of file corruption or deleted file. Vista also suggests that you perform a backup the first time you launch Vista after installation this is available from the notification area. Windows Vista also features an improvement to the application called System Restore see Figure . Unlike in Windows XP you can now CHAPTER 1 THE ROAD TO WINDOWS VISTA 19 create a Shadow Copy see Figure which is a backup copy of a file or folder taken like a snapshot at a particular point in time. This way you can call back a restore point from a specific time. Figure . The Backup feature in Windows Vista. Synching data The new Data Sync feature is designed to let users synchronize data between multiple computers between a computer and a server and between your computer and handheld devices. While this will facilitate your life by making sure your PDA and laptop have the same information it is important to note that Windows Vista does not integrate any third-party sync tools. For example if you wish to sync your Palm Pilot you will need to make sure you have the proper software from the manufacturer so that you can sync
