Shadow Copies Server 2008

You can do that, but by default it will only keep 32 copies so you'll get less than a day and a half of copies.   Just edit the schedule in Task Scheduler OR set the schedule using the Schedule button when you configure shadow copies.

(You CAN increase the number of copies to as many as 512 if memory serves, but even then, you'd only have 3 weeks worth or so).  Plus, you'll increase disk activity significantly and need a LOT of storage space for that many copies.  I would not consider this a very good idea.

Details on the limits and functionality are available in this link
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb891959%28v=vs.85%29.aspx#maxshadowcopies

im fine with it overwriting and maximums, just wondering how to set it up like that.

The creation of a "copy" is just via a scheduled task.  The Configure shadow copies option provides a way to schedule it easily.  Alternatively, just open the Scheduled tasks and modify the frequency.

Lee, i understand all of that.

What do i choose on the SCHEDULE settings to do it right? Have it run every hour, then it asks for duration. Which one do i need

lee, that's what i was looking for. Let me set it and verify.