To back up files on a Microsoft Exchange Server

1.

Open Backup 

The Backup Utility wizard starts by default, unless it is disabled.

2.

Click the Advanced Mode link on the Backup Utility wizard.

3.

Click the Backup tab, then in Click to select the check box for any drive, folder, or file that you want to back up, click the box next to the Microsoft Exchange icon.

4.

In Server, type the name of the Microsoft Exchange Server that you want to back up. The name must begin with two backslashes (for example, \\London).

5.

Click Connect to Organization, and then click OK.

 Important

The Microsoft Exchange Server that you want to back up must be running in order to perform the backup.

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Note

You must be an administrator or a backup operator to back up files and folders. You must also have administrator rights on the Microsoft Exchange Server. For more information on permissions or user rights, see Related Topics.

To start Backup, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Backup

This procedure and the accompanying notes are applicable to Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 and earlier.

If you are backing up files to a tape, and the Backup program indicates that there is no unused media available, you may have to use Removable Storage to add your tape to the free media pool For more information on Removable Storage, see Related Topics.

When you restore data to a Microsoft Exchange Server, the Information Store service and Directory service are stopped. To start the services after the restore is complete, on the Tools menu, click Microsoft Exchange, click Start Service, select Directory or Information Store, and then click OK 

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Related Topics

Using Removable Storage

Permissions and user rights

Using Backup

Backup

Backing up files and folders

Set advanced backup options

Set backup options

Back up System State data

Back up files to a file or a tape

Back up files on a Microsoft Exchange Server

Exclude file types from a backup

Set the backup type

Schedule a backup

System State data

Back up files with the backup wizard

Restore files with the restore wizard


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