This option launches the interface for initiating an information store master backup. When a master backup is performed, the Exchange agent backs up all of the associated Exchange data. Use the Exchange agent to back up and restore data on FAT16, FAT32, or NTFS volumes. However, if data has been backed up from an NTFS volume, it is recommended that the data be restored to an NTFS volume of the same version to prevent loss of data. Some file systems might not support all of the features of other file systems.
The column labeled Backup File on the Backup Batch screen displays the file name of the selected backup. The column labeled Server identifies the server where the files will be backed up. The Storage Group column provides the name of the storage group that has been selected for backup, and the information in the Storage column lists the individual stores available for backup.
The status of the backup will be one of the following: Pending, Running, Done, or Cancelled.
Clicking Start Backup initiates the backup process. For group backups, note that the individual stores composing the group are initiated one at a time. To view a log of the backup, click View Log.