Windows Server 2008 R2 offers some new backup capabilities that should prove compelling to IT pros and CIOs alike.

For example, it can back up the system state as a separate job and create incremental system-state backups. It can exclude specific files, file types, and folders rather than backing up the entire volume. And perhaps best of all, it can now back up to a volume or network share, not just dedicated disks.

Here's part one of a two-part video that shows Windows Server 2008 R2's backup options in action:

When you're done with that, be sure to check out part 2. Then read the Windows Server Backup Overview over at Microsoft TechNet.

While we're on the subject of videos, don't miss these five Windows Server 2008 R2 training videos. Good stuff.

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