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• You can use a Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) backup, which means even open files
can be backed up.
• By default, Windows Server Backup is configured to back up the local computer, but you
can also connect to another computer to back up files remotely.

Although Windows Server Backup is a fine tool for backing up servers, you should be aware
of its limitations. It's not a substitute for an enterprise-class backup program, such as Symantec
Veritas NetBackup and CommVault Galaxy Backup and Recovery; both offer advanced disaster
recovery solutions. These type of programs are called for when you need a comprehensive backup
and recovery solution for a large number of servers and servers distributed across multiple sites.
Most of these products use a distributed backup strategy, in which backup agents are installed on
servers and workstations throughout the enterprise and are controlled by a management console.
Network and server administrators who manage large networks should familiarize themselves
with these products, but a detailed discussion of them is beyond the scope of this topic.

Activity 13-1: Installing Windows Server Backup

Time Required: 20 minutes
Objective: Install Windows Server Backup.
Description: You want to devise a backup program for your server and have decided to use the
built-in Windows Server Backup, which must first be installed as a feature in Server Manager.
1. Log on to ServerXX as Administrator, and open Server Manager. Click the Features node in
the left pane.
2. Click Add Features in the right pane to start the Add Features Wizard. In the Select Features
window, click to expand Windows Server Backup Features . Two options are available:
Windows Server Backup and Command-line Tools. The Windows Server Backup option
installs the MMC snap-in for the backup program as well as the Wbadmin command-line
tool. The Command-line Tools option installs tools to create scheduled backups with
Windows PowerShell scripts. Click Windows Server Backup , and then click Next .
3. In the Confirm Installation Selections window, click Install .
4. When the installation is finished, click Close .
5. Click Start , point to Administrative Tools , and click Windows Server Backup to open the
window shown in Figure 13-1. Leave Windows Server Backup open and stay logged on for
the next activity.

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Figure 13-1 The Windows Server Backup window