NTI Backup Now from NTI Corporation is data backup software that breaks the process of backing up and restoring files down into a science. Backing up and restoring files is reduced to a three step process of choosing what you want to backup, where you want it to be backed up and when and how do you want your filed to be backed up. Such a complex task couldn't be made any easier.
NTI Backup Now has quick, step-by-step guides to walk you through backup and restore tasks. You can specify exactly what folders to backup and filter out the rest, and you can easily change your backup storage location (some software doesn't allow this). NTI Backup Now did an excellent job comparing data for accuracy, and you can opt to check the integrity of each backup automatically. You are also able to backup your Outlook and Outlook Express emails.
Installation and setup of NTI Backup Now went well. The opening screen was welcoming and intuitive; we could see exactly where to go next. Steps are clearly marked along the side screen, but visual icons for the same tasks (and more) appeared along the top menu. You simply cannot get lost in this backup program.
Any backing up data requires you to make some technical choices; we were impressed with the way NTI Backup Now presented these. Instead of bombarding us with information, this program only revealed information relevant to our circumstances.
For example, if you choose to make a full backup, the extra choices you'd have to make for a partial backup are visible but grayed out because they are irrelevant.
Automatic backup scheduling is simple, as is copying to an optical disc (CD or DVD). We found no faults in NTI Backup Now operation.
An odd aspect of this program is its inability to operate when you're using a system through Remote Desktop Connection. We tried several times to uninstall and reinstall the program, but it absolutely would not work under these circumstances.
The entire backup and restore process was smooth and fast. NTI Backup Now backed up and then restored all our original file paths to the folders, the folders themselves, and all the files. We didn't have a single error or complaint.
The NTI Backup Now help files are well-written and complete. NTI Corporation addresses relevant topics and you can find them quickly with the search tool. They even mention specific system requirements for NTI Backup Now—something we weren't successful in finding on other backup programs.
NTI Backup Now gets a lot of points for making something that seems daunting to most computer users as simple as sending an email. Their features are among the best in the industry and this program is more effective than most of its competitors. We recommend this program because it can do so much and make it all look easy.
