Differential backup is a process of creating a backup image file that contains all the files that have been changed since the last Full backup. Below are few advantages of creating a differential data backup:

• Data restoration in differential backup is faster than data restoration from incremental backup
• Data backing up is faster in differential backup than in full backup
• Storage space requirements in differential data backup are lower than for full backup

While the differential backup provides lots of advantages, it also has various disadvantages discussed below:

• Data restoration in differential data backup is slower than data restoration in full backup
• Backing up of data while creating a differential backup is slower in comparison to incremental backup
• The storage space requirements while creating a differential backup are higher than for incremental backup

Stellar InstaBackup Gold 2.0 is an efficient and easy to use application that is embedded with an option to create differential backup of the data stored on hard drive. The non destructive application automatically selects the files and stores them in the backup image file. Built with highly interactive user-interface, the software is compatible with Windows Vista and XP. For restoration from differential backup archive, you will be prompted to provide full backup image along with differential backup.

Stellar InstaBackup Gold 2.0 provides you an option to create differential backup on your preferred location. The software also provides you a preview of all the files that you have included in the backup image file. Embedded with advanced features like hard drive cloning, disk imaging, task scheduler, and more, the software becomes a necessary buy for every home user and IT professional.