Backup Options

Windows Server 2012 has made creating and managing backups simple within the Windows Server Backup interfaces. Using either the GUI-based console, the Wbadmin command-line utility, or through the Windows PowerShell cmdlets, backups can be run at the volume level, full system backup, or system state only; alternatively, individual files, folders, or applications can be backed up or excluded from a backup.

Manual Backup Options

Windows Server Backup allows for backups to be created on a recurring schedule or manually using the Backup Once option available in the Windows Server Backup console. Manual backups can be stored on local disks, burned to DVD media, or stored on remote shares. Manual backups on remote shares can be used for ...

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