System for electronic backup

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for storing backup data. In one implementation, a method is provided. An external device coupled to a computer system for use in storing backup data is automatically identified. Backup data for the system is stored on the identified storage device. The stored backup data includes a file system hierarchy. The stored backup data is managed. In other implementations, the backup data can be managed including selecting a device to be used for storing backup data and archive management of the stored data.