harish konala
New Member
Could anyone tell me how the enterprise windows administrators do bacck-ups for windows servers??
video suggestions are very much helpful too..
video suggestions are very much helpful too..
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The thread discusses how enterprise Windows administrators perform server backups, with most pointing out that they typically use specialized enterprise backup software like Backup Exec rather than built-in Windows tools. Some contributors highlight that backup strategies vary depending on the server version, needs, and infrastructure complexity, mentioning options like virtual machine snapshots and redundant data centers. Overall, the conversation emphasizes that backup methods differ based on organizational requirements, infrastructure, and resources.
The thread discusses how enterprise Windows administrators perform server backups, with most pointing out that they typically use specialized enterprise backup software like Backup Exec rather than built-in Windows tools. Some contributors highlight that backup strategies vary depending on the server version, needs, and infrastructure complexity, mentioning options like virtual machine snapshots and redundant data centers. Overall, the conversation emphasizes that backup methods differ based on organizational requirements, infrastructure, and resources.
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orange juice911
Well-Known Member
Upvote Josephur.
They merely use Windows internal backup utility. there are many backup software in server edition designed for enterprises, and the backup task will be done with it.
They merely use Windows internal backup utility. there are many backup software in server edition designed for enterprises, and the backup task will be done with it.
How they do backups is defined by the system used and what they need backed up... you are asking us "how long is a bit of string" mate
what server (08, 08r2, 12, 12r2)... now days we tend to assume Hyper-v (=V12r2) so that allows us to copy the server and then take the old one down or transfer it to another cluster if turning off isn't needed.
what do you need backed up... just the client data stored on it, a copy of the basic server before adding a new task like WSUS so you can roll it back in case you bugger something up or a total working (i.e, rolls installed and windows activated) copy.
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Agreed, the solution is going to be wildly different between enterprises. It's going to come down to how much time (if any) can you afford to be down and what kind of a budget you have available. Many bigger enterprises are going to have SANs storage clusters, multiple active active data centers, some kind of redundant virtual infrastructure etc.
