Installing Windows Server Backup

The easiest way to install the Windows Backup tools is to use the Add Roles and Features function within Server Manager or by installing it using Windows PowerShell. Upon installation, you get the backup feature as well as the console, command-line tools, and PowerShell cmdlets.

Installing Windows Server Backup Using Server Manager

If the Windows Server 2012 GUI is installed, you can install the Windows Server Backup feature using Server Manager. To install the Windows Server Backup feature, follow these steps:

1. Log on to the Windows Server 2012 system with an account with administrator privileges.

2. Open Server Manger and click the Add Roles and Features link.

3. Click Next on the Before You Begin page.

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