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Would you also use the same rule for MS SQL?
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Would you also use the same rule for MS SQL?

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You could. Databases are a difficult case as the information is so dynamic. Usually normal backup software uses VSS (shadow copies) to back up files however for databases it requires backup software plugins to work specific to the databases. Try googling about VSS and exchange database to see any relevant info. If you can't find anything let me know &amp;&nbsp;I'll find some relevant info for you
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You could. Databases are a difficult case as the information is so dynamic. Usually normal backup software uses VSS (shadow copies) to back up files however for databases it requires backup software plugins to work specific to the databases. Try googling about VSS and exchange database to see any relevant info. If you can't find anything let me know & I'll find some relevant info for you

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My gut feeling is not to use VSS for Exchange or MSSQL data. &nbsp;Leaving the backup to other backup methods.<br />
Many thanks,
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My gut feeling is not to use VSS for Exchange or MSSQL data.  Leaving the backup to other backup methods.
Many thanks,

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I have SBS2008. &nbsp;I have Exchange data on a separate set of disks.<br />
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Should I enable shadow copies on this disk that holds Exchange Data?
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I have SBS2008.  I have Exchange data on a separate set of disks.

Should I enable shadow copies on this disk that holds Exchange Data?

SBS2008 Enable Shadow Copy on Exchange Partition

Small Business Server (SBS) is a line of server operating systems targeted at small businesses by bundling the operating system with a number of other Microsoft products that would normally need to be purchased or licensed separately. The most notable inclusions are Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint and ISA/TMG (Microsoft's firewall and proxy server).