To execute an immediate Exchange backup

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 1-Time 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        In the databases to Protect area, check boxes to select the databases or storage groups to backup.

For Exchange 2003 or 2007, select storage groups. For Exchange 2013 or 2010, select databases.

Hover over the database name for more information.

5        Choose the type of backup by selecting one of the following:

     Full

     Differential

     Incremental (version 7.5 or higher. For benefits and requirements, see Exchange incremental backup.)

Select a full backup if either of the following is true:

     A restore has been performed since the last backup.

     A full backup has not been performed for the selected storage groups or databases.

If either condition is true and a differential or incremental backup is chosen, the backup operation does not occur and you receive an error.

6        By default, backups are stored on the default device. To backup to a different device, select one in the Available Devices area.

7        Check the Verify Backup box 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.

For Exchange, inline verifies are done during the backup. This method decreases the amount of time required for verification. When the backup completes, the agent compares its checksum with the system’s checksum. If they differ, the backup fails. This information can be seen by viewing the backup details on the Status screen when completed.

8        Click Backup at the bottom of the screen to initiate the backup process.

A separate backup is created for each database or storage group selected.

To view the status of the active backup operations, select Settings > System Monitoring > Jobs. To see the status of completed backup jobs, select Reports > Backups.