The Cipher tool can overwrite deleted data in much the same way the Secure Empty Trash or Secure Erase options work in OS X. To do so, use the cipher command along with the /w switch while all programs on the system are quit. Then, from a command prompt use the /w switch followed by : and then the path to the location you’d like to overwrite. For example, if you deleted a folder from the c:/MYAPPDATA folder, you would use the following to remove data not allocated to files or folders: cipher /w c:/MYAPPDATA Note: The cipher command permanently removes data and so takes awhile according to the amount…
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Use Windows Backup To Back Up Windows Server 2012
WIndows Server’s ntbackup tools have become easier and easier to use over time. But there’s no more ntbackup. Well, there’s wbadmin, which is very similar. You can still restore data by downloading ntbackups restore tool at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=974674. Windows Backup is now capable of backing up a system with the same ease of use that Apple brought to automated backups with Time Machine and Time Machine Server. In fact, providing access to only a few more options Microsoft’s tools provide access to some pretty nice options, easily configured. To get started, you’ll first need to install the Windows Backup Role. To do so, use the Add Roles and Features Wizard in…