To create an Exchange backup schedule

1        In the left Navigation pane, expand the desired Exchange server by clicking the arrow to its left.

2        Select the Exchange instance mail icon, then click Backup.

3        Select the Schedule Backup tab.

This retrieves a list of storage groups or databases available for backup. Click the reload arrows at the bottom to refresh the list of databases discovered in the environment.

If there is nothing in the list:

     Verify that the Exchange server has been started and that the Exchange Server database is online.

     Verify that groups or databases are mounted properly on the Exchange sever.

     For clustered environments, verify that the Exchange Replication Service is running. Unitrends cannot detect databases on passive nodes if the service is not running.

4        Enter a unique Schedule Name.

5        If desired, enter a Schedule Description.

6        In the databases to Protect area, check boxes to select the databases or storage groups to include in the schedule.

A separate backup is run sequentially for each storage group or database selected. For Exchange 2003 or 2007, select storage groups. For Exchange 2013 or 2010, select databases. Hover over a name for more information.

A storage group or database may be included in only one schedule. Adding a storage group or a database to multiple schedules will result in an error upon attempting to save the subsequent schedule.

7        In the Schedule area, select a backup strategy from the list.

     Full with Differentials

     Full with Incrementals (Version 7.5 or higher. For benefits and requirements, see Exchange incremental backup.)

     Custom

8        For a non-custom strategy, define the frequency at which backups of each type will run using the fields below each backup.

For a custom strategy, click the Calendar icon to define the frequency at which backups of each type runs. Do the following for each backup instance:

     Drag a backup icon onto the calendar. Drag onto today’s date or later. Each schedule is required to contain full backups.

     In the Add Backup window, define the backup type, start date, start time, recurrence, and description (optional), then click Confirm.

Note: Incrementals (version 7.5 and higher) and differentials cannot be on the same schedule.

9        If desired, modify the minimum and maximum retention settings. These settings apply to all selected databases or storage groups. To set different values for each, do not enter settings here. Instead, go to Settings > Storage and Retention > Backup Retention. For details see About retention control.

10    If you would like to add new databases to this schedule automatically, check the Auto-include new database box.

This option can be enabled in only one schedule for each Exchange instance that the system is protecting.

Automatic inclusion of new databases into an existing schedule is achieved through a nightly process that detects application server changes. Alternatively, the following manual process can be performed to add databases to the schedule immediately. Perform the following steps after the database has been added:

     Click 1-Time Backup and wait to see that the new database shows up in the databases to Protect list (it must be mounted).

     In the Navigation pane, select the client node associated with this Exchange server, then select the Exchange server node. This forces the schedules to be updated.

     View the schedule that has the Auto-include new database option set. The new database should display. The new database should also be checked to indicate that it is included in the schedule.

11    Click Advanced Settings and specify these settings:

     Check the Verify Backup option to perform a data transfer integrity check for each backup.

Caution: Failure to check this box can lead to undesirable results when attempting to restore from the backup.

     (Optional) Select the backup device to which backups will be written.

     (Optional) Check the Email Schedule Report option to receive email notification upon completion of the scheduled backup jobs. You also have the option to receive a PDF attachment of the report in the email.

     (Optional) Check the Email Failure Report option to receive email notification upon failure of any backup job on the schedule. You also have the option to receive a PDF attachment of the report in the email.

     Click Confirm to save Advanced Settings.

12    Click Save to create the schedule.