Given the importance of data and the infrequency with which people back it up, the need for backup software (applications that go beyond Windows utilities) is critical. The reviewer studied a range of applications, from the relatively simple to the quite complex, intended for small- to mid-sized design firms. Prices and system requirements are described in detail. Although considered a single-user application, the Acronis True Image Workstation can manage other networked PCs. The moderately priced Acronis Universal Restore Module allows file restoration across different hardware, as well as backups to virtual machines and FTP sites. Genie-soft supplements its backup software with server-level products and online solutions. Its Backup Manager Pro sports a user-friendly interface and a smart backup scheduler, as well as disaster-recovery features. Similarly, NovaBACKUP has an interface similar to that of Office 2007, a flexible scheduler and a set-it-and-forget function. Its plug-and-play support ensures compatibility with hundreds of devices. Symantec's highly capable Backup Exec 11d offers the most options, but also has the strictest system requirements. Backup Exec for Windows Servers provides continuous data protection, as well as flexibility and scalable management. A typical installation requires 696 to 805 MB of hard disk space, and a storage media drive and/or single-drive robotic library. UltraBac sells v8.2.1 Server and UBDR Gold Server editions. It offers installation options for local and remote systems. The Gold Server edition can cold-boot any system and restore images (either physical-to-physical or physical-to-virtual) at speeds of up to 3 GB per minute.