Comparison of three image solutions¶
AMDT offers three different options for image creation. In the following table you can see a comparison.
Table: Comparison of image creation¶
| Feature | Acronis Backup | Drive Snapshot | Image Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available from Version | 7.0.0 | 5.0.0 | 7.0.2 |
| Technology | Acronis | Drive Snapshot | Drive Snapshot & AMDT |
| Connection to the manufacturer | Acronis Authorized Partner | Cooperation partner | Own development |
| Windows-Compatibility | From Windows XP Pro SP3 | From Windows NT4 SP6 | From Windows XP Pro SP3 |
| Image creation at runtime | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Own Component type | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| versiondog Job | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rollover can be set during job configuration | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory requirements on the Computer to be backed up | > 850 MB | < 500 KB | < 20 MB |
| Licenses to be procured separately | Acronis Backup Agent, Acronis acrocmd | Drive Snapshot | None |
| Independent of the installation of third-party software | No | No | Yes |
| Comparison of image files | No | No | Job results and status data |
| Complete solution included in Setup | No | No | Yes |
| Complete support using AMDT | No | No | Yes |
| Remote installation using versiondog | No | No | Yes |
| Manual installation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installation using software distribution tools | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Device status monitoring | No | No | Yes |
| Warning in case of hardware | No | No | Yes |
| Test options for job configuration | No | No | Yes |
| Browser for selecting the drives to be backed up during job configuration | No | No | Yes |
| Tool for creating a recovery boot stick | Yes | No | Yes |
| Additional local storage location for fast recovery | No | No | Yes |
| Freely configurable storage locations and transfer paths | No | No | Yes |
| Flexible license handling using versiondog | No | No | Yes |