Exchange backup in 8.6

[boggis2000]

I'm new to Backup Exec 8.6 so please be patient. When setting up the selections for the backup, I want to ensure that I get all of the Exchange data. I select the information store to be backup, but in the event of restoring this will only restore the whole of Exchange.

I want to be able to restore individual mailboxes so I need to select another option. I have two options it seems. I can back up the M:\ drive where the mail boxes are located, and I also have the option of Microsoft Exchange Mailboxes. What is the difference between the two?

Also, when I have previously backed up mailboxes, it seemed to take a long time to perform.

 

[Zelandakh]

Exchange Mailboxes is what you want to backup is you want to restore mailboxes.

The M drive is the thing you want to back up or touch or virus scan if you want your mail server to fail.

Google for IFSdrive.cmd and get rid of the M drive. It was not a good idea at the time. Rule of thumb: Step away from the M drive.

 

[hidden75]

I wasn't aware that BE 8.6 even had the option to do brick level exchange backups. As far as I know you can only do t he whole information store.

 

[steveot]

Yes you can backup information store and mailboxes at brick level with 8.6. You need to be backing up the information store at minimum for a disaster recovery. THe mailbox is just a added bonus if you want to restore individual items.

M : drive you dont backup since the 8.6 exchange agent will grab this information

 

[Zelandakh]

The Exchange agent has been allowing brick level since v7.0 if not earlier (I started using it at v7 at any rate!).

 

[hidden75]

Thanks for that information.. Good to know.