IIS Backup Process
In addition to backing up web content files and associated databases, the IIS metabase (MetaBase.xml) and the metabase schema (MBSchema.dll) should be backed up. An automated backup of the IIS metabase and schema is made when changes are made or IIS is restarted. An administrator can use the IIS console or the iisback.vbs script file to do so. The script file can be modified. The script creates backup copies of IIS configuration—the metabase and schema—which can be used locally or remotely and can also be used to restore IIS configuration. To use the script, follow these steps:
Iisback /backup /b IISbackup1 /e urtHv8c /s computer1
This command line will back up IIS on computer1 and give it the backup name IISbackup1. The ...
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