A file-by-file backup will also preserve your folder structure exactly how you have it.
Images and clones copy the disk structure (and restoring duplicates the disk structure) while a file-by-file backup copies the file structure. Images are most useful for backing up boot disks where there are certain hidden system files that must be written to a specific location on the disk or it will not boot.
Images and clones copy the disk structure (and restoring duplicates the disk structure) while a file-by-file backup copies the file structure. Images are most useful for backing up boot disks where there are certain hidden system files that must be written to a specific location on the disk or it will not boot.