Backup over network

[Deluded]

Business asked me to setup a automatic backup software that does a full + incremental backup from several computers onto a server that's onsite. All computers are networked.

I've been trolling hardforum for software suggestions, and I've found:

Cobian BackUp
Todo Backup
Norton Ghost

I read and reread the features of each software on the website, but I can't figure out if they actually support over-the-network backup. This is my question... which one of these software -- or one you recommend -- support over the network backup? Full backup too.

I'd like to have the option to restore a single file or group of files if necessary.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[lilfiend]

http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/ looks like it might be similar to what you want.... maybe not...

I've no experience with networked backups with any of the currently listed solutions, I've only ever used WHS

 

[TechLarry]

I'd wait a few for Server 2012 Essentials.

25 client network backup, bare metal restores. Single Instance Store to reduce drive space usage.

But... There's that damned domain thing

If you want to stay workgroup, WHS 2011 will get the job done. Just realize it's a recently discontinued product.

 

[Gfral]

@MAX SyncUp. It does backup networked machines. It supports win server 2003 and later. Of course, full and incremental backup. Ask me if there are some questions. I'm ready to help.

 

[k1pp3r]

ShadowProtect Desktop edition. Install image manager on the server and let it consolidate the incrementals.

Be sure to enable write cacheing on the backup job is you use this.