How to backup Windows in Parallels?

I am new to Parallels.

I want to backup my Windows Vista before anything goes wrong.

What is the best way to do this?

1. Install a backup program in Windows and backup?
2. Backup entire OS X (that includes Parallels)?

Or....

Does Parallels have a built-in backup?

Appreciate the assistance

 

I think you just have to copy the Vista folder in /Library/Parallels to a safe location. Keep that folder safe and you'll always have your OS.

 

its it ~/Library/Parallels. Just copy the folder as robcon says.

 

Personally, I just back up OS/x (my entire hard drive) every night and it automatically backs up Parallels and XP. I use a product called SuperDuper!, which does this automatically at night.

I would caution that if you are using bootcamp, you may need to separately back up the bootcamp partition. I don't use bootcamp so I don't have detailed procedures for this.

 

vista isnt supported under bootcamp yet. not officially anyway.