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When talking about imaging software applications, the first solution that comes into the mind is Norton Ghost or Semantic Ghost. Although these two programs are considered to be the best solutions for cloning the hard disk drives or volumes, many times users are not able to perform the desired tasks due to the complex interface that these software have.
Also, the Ghost imaging software developed by the Norton or Semantic are mostly used by the network professionals and precisely by the backup and restore operators who are especially hired for the purpose. For home users, the best imaging software that has been recommended by majority of people is Acronis TrueImage Home.
Acronis TrueImage Home is an easy-to-use application that also allows users to prepare a rescue media which can either be a CD/DVD disc or a USB stick, and that can be used to boot the computer in case something goes wrong with the installed operating system.
However, unlike professional ghosting solutions, Acronis TrueImage Home does not allow users to enjoy some very sophisticated features such as integration with Windows Deployment Services (WDS) while using Windows 2008. Acronis TrueImage Home doesn't even allow users to work on SysPrep imaging solutions which is a major tool in Symantec Ghost.
Just like other Windows compliant backup applications, Acronis TrueImage Home also supports Incremental and Differential backup types along with the Normal backup system in order to manage the backups of the files/folders or the disk images and more efficient manner. This makes Acronis TrueImage Home a good choice for IT professionals as well.
The best part with Acronis TrueImage Home is that even if its evaluation period expires after you have used the trial copy of the software, the bootable rescue media works for unlimited time period. The advantage of using the rescue media is that you can easily backup or restore the volumes of the hard disk drive or individual files and folders without even purchasing the full version of the software. However the rescue media can only be used to backup and restore the data, and the other features that the Acronis TrueImage Home offers can be used only after purchasing the full version of the application.
To conclude, if you are an advanced user and have ample amount of experience with backup and restore, you can use Symantec or Norton ghost solution for imaging purposes which offer you some advanced features. On the other hand, you can use Acronis TrueImage Home if you are new to backup and restore, and have basic conceptual knowledge about the stuff. In such cases, Acronis can be a good start.
Also, the Ghost imaging software developed by the Norton or Semantic are mostly used by the network professionals and precisely by the backup and restore operators who are especially hired for the purpose. For home users, the best imaging software that has been recommended by majority of people is Acronis TrueImage Home.
Acronis TrueImage Home is an easy-to-use application that also allows users to prepare a rescue media which can either be a CD/DVD disc or a USB stick, and that can be used to boot the computer in case something goes wrong with the installed operating system.
However, unlike professional ghosting solutions, Acronis TrueImage Home does not allow users to enjoy some very sophisticated features such as integration with Windows Deployment Services (WDS) while using Windows 2008. Acronis TrueImage Home doesn't even allow users to work on SysPrep imaging solutions which is a major tool in Symantec Ghost.
Just like other Windows compliant backup applications, Acronis TrueImage Home also supports Incremental and Differential backup types along with the Normal backup system in order to manage the backups of the files/folders or the disk images and more efficient manner. This makes Acronis TrueImage Home a good choice for IT professionals as well.
The best part with Acronis TrueImage Home is that even if its evaluation period expires after you have used the trial copy of the software, the bootable rescue media works for unlimited time period. The advantage of using the rescue media is that you can easily backup or restore the volumes of the hard disk drive or individual files and folders without even purchasing the full version of the software. However the rescue media can only be used to backup and restore the data, and the other features that the Acronis TrueImage Home offers can be used only after purchasing the full version of the application.
To conclude, if you are an advanced user and have ample amount of experience with backup and restore, you can use Symantec or Norton ghost solution for imaging purposes which offer you some advanced features. On the other hand, you can use Acronis TrueImage Home if you are new to backup and restore, and have basic conceptual knowledge about the stuff. In such cases, Acronis can be a good start.
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