Files in root directory, WFP-protected files (many files from \WINNT\System32 directory-tree).
System registry.
COM+ database.
SysVol directory tree (domain controllers only).
Active Directory database (domain controllers only).
Certificate Server (CA) database (Certificate Authority servers only).
*Cluster database (cluster nodes only).
Stratesave has a single-icon-selection for System State. Stratesave supports differential System State Backup. Each file will be checked from catalog, if it is contained in a backup of higher period, assuring System State integrity. This way, daily or weekly differential backups can be kept small.
Single components of System State cannot be selected for backup, but they can be deselected. If you need to backup only a part System State, select System State, and deselect the unwanted components. For example deselect System Files to make a small backup.
There is also the Service State, which has elements important for Services of this computer, but not vital for the base operating system. These are Event Logs, IIS Metabase, and others. Service State elements can be single selected or excluded for backup.
During restore, the System State components should be restored together. But if desired, individual elements of System State can be restored independently. Boot computer with in Directory Services Restore mode, before restoring system state. This is also best policy for restoring System State for a Workstation, or if directory services are not installed.