Henrik Walther over at msexchange.org did a nice two part feature on using the VSS plug-in with Windows Server backup. Probably worth a read if you're considering using it...
http://www.msexchange.org/articles_tutorials/exchange-server-2010/high-availability-recovery/uncovering-new-exchange-2010-volume-snapshot-vss-plug-in-part1.html From: Evan Brastow [mailto:ebras...@automatedemblem.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:46 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Backup That's what he's talking about :) Windows Server Backup will backup your Exchange databases. Many people use it to backup Exchange. Evan From: Lynden A. Philadelphia [mailto:lphiladelp...@philadelphiagroup.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:44 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Backup Thanks, but I just want to backup Exchange not the entire server. Lynden P THINK GREEN before you PRINT SCREEN From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: June-15-11 7:22 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Backup Windows Server Backup. It's built in. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Lynden A. Philadelphia [mailto:lphiladelp...@philadelphiagroup.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:32 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Backup Is there a relatively inexpensive (or even free) backup solution for Exchange 2010? Lynden P THINK GREEN before you PRINT SCREEN This message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message in not the intended recipient or the employer or agent responsible for delivering the message to the recipient, you are hereby notified that dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by email or telephone, and delete this message and all of its attachments. Thank You. --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com<mailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com> with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com<mailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com> with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist This message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message in not the intended recipient or the employer or agent responsible for delivering the message to the recipient, you are hereby notified that dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by email or telephone, and delete this message and all of its attachments. Thank You. --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com<mailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com> with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com<mailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com> with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist