I am looking for a manual (perhaps) the describes how windows server backup,recover, VSS, and previous versions work and how they interrelate. I want to start with a macro view and then work my way into the minutiae.
I am using windows sever backup to protect my Windows Server 2012R2and Windows Server 2008R2 boxes. However, I do not really understand how all the pieces work.
Are there any utilities that allow me to peruse the windows server backupfile catalog? I want to find all instances of a particular file that are available to be recovered. Along with the filename and path, I want to see the file size and creation and/or modification for each instance of the file.
I prefer not to read many many individual small postings or help messages and then try to put the pieces together. I prefer the organization that manuals provide.
thanks