SBS 2008 backup to NAS
Hi,
As you all know, SBS 2008 'built-in' backup isn't NAS compatible. Anyway, I would like to send backup files to a NAS.
I've found a solution using WBADMIN.
Does any of you know if using that solution is 'as good' as using a USB storage with the built-in backup manager (exchange & SharePoint databases, etc ...) ?
Thanks for your time !
Alex
As you all know, SBS 2008 'built-in' backup isn't NAS compatible. Anyway, I would like to send backup files to a NAS.
I've found a solution using WBADMIN.
Does any of you know if using that solution is 'as good' as using a USB storage with the built-in backup manager (exchange & SharePoint databases, etc ...) ?
Thanks for your time !
Alex
Rob Williams
The first thing you have to consider with your backup solution is can it be made accessible during a restore. I am not familiar with your application and NAS unit so I cannot comment, but if you have the facilities to do a test on another box, I would do so. SBS 2008 backup has somewhat limited flexibility.
I don't use the built in backup application on SBS 2008 simply because it is completely inflexible. My preferred choice now is Backup Assist which lets me backup to a network drive, tape or whatever. It is also cheap and does an Exchange aware backup!
Simon.
Simon.
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I am not sure how your script answers your question of ; "Does any of you know if using that solution is 'as good' as using a USB storage with the built-in backup manager "
Have you tested the ability to restore?
Have you tested the ability to restore?
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yes, restored using both wbadmin & NTBackup without any problem.
Excellent.