Ian Dixon has released a new beta version of his mceBackup 2.0 software that enables you to back up your Media Center schedules, and more. Here is a list of features:

• Backs up TV channel assignment
• Backs up Scheduled recordings and series recordings
• Backs up recorded TV to local drives, or networked drives (via UNC paths)
• Backup up an additional folder
• Has its own schedule engine for automating backups
• Displays the status of critical Media Center services
• Command line and GUI version available, 10 foot version coming soon
• Works with Vista and XP
• Can be used to transfer settings from one Media Center PC to another

Visit his weblog for more information. In addition, Ian has some good resources for Media Center enthusiasts at his blog and his site (thanks for using DNN, by the way Ian).