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== Information about the batch files ==
== Information about the batch files ==
A two-file system is used to allow batstart.bat to actually look for a '''new''' backup.bat on the regional server before each run, allowing a central update of that file if necessary. This would allow for centralized updating/tweaking/etc of the laptops.  
A two-file system is used to allow batstart.bat to actually look for a '''new''' backup.bat on regional server\programs\<location> before each run, allowing a central update of that file if necessary. This allows for centralized updating/tweaking/etc of the laptops.  


Backup.bat uses Robocopy, sort of an improved version of xcopy, which is available from Microsoft as part of one of their Server SDKs.
Batstart.bat uses Robocopy, sort of an improved version of xcopy, which is available from Microsoft as part of one of their Server SDKs.


[[Category: Batch Files]]
[[Category: Batch Files]]