Shadow Copies of Shared Folders

Learn about the functionality of Shadow Copies of Shared Folders, the fundamentals of how to design a shadow copy strategy, and the basic steps for setting up and using Shadow Copies for Shared Folders on both servers and clients.

These frequently asked questions and answers address issues regarding Shadow Copies of Shared Folders in Windows Server 2003.

For computers running a version of Windows earlier than Windows Server 2003, you can download the Shadow Copy Client to take advantage of the intelligent file storage capabilities of the Shadow Copies of Shared Folders feature.

The Information Systems and Technology group of the Perth and Kinross Council increased the productivity of both end users and the members of the IT staff by replacing a legacy Novell-based client-server network with new servers running Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

By upgrading to a network using an innovative file storage and management solution, the Austrian Ministry of the Interior can increase the efficiency of its police officers and maintain current levels of service with a reduced budget and less staff.

VDS is used for managing heterogeneous disks from direct attach storage to storage area networks. VSS is used for managing data on those disks. (To view this demo, you need Microsoft Internet Explorer and the Macromedia Flash Player.)

Shadow Copies of Shared Folders makes storage and backup easier, while reducing demands on system administrators. See how this unique technology enables you to retrieve old copies of deleted files right from your Windows desktop.

File Services in Windows Server 2003 provide standardized infrastructure services that streamline the development of core server management and file services.

The integrated storage services in Windows Server 2003 are easier to manage, more reliable, and more available.