Comments on SeanDaniel.com: Small Business Server 2008 Backup Q & A

SBS 2008 backup doesn't support tape backup. ...

2012-02-08T08:52:27.553-08:00

SBS 2008 backup doesn't support tape backup. If you must use tape, I suggest you look at 3rd party solutions, and contact their support for assistance.

Ultimately, I think you'll get a better experience and a cheaper experience with a USB/IEEE hard drive.

My SBS 2008 doesn't see the Conner tape connec...

2012-02-08T08:26:29.036-08:00

My SBS 2008 doesn't see the Conner tape connected to the floppy controller.
Why not and how can I get the tape drive to be recognized by the O/S or third pary software?

The cheapest way to back up the second server is t...

2009-04-28T11:13:00.000-07:00

The cheapest way to back up the second server is to purchase two additional external hard drives and then run the native server backup wizard (similar to the SBS one in UI, exactly the same underneigth) and back that one up on it's own schedule.

If you want to back it up all from the same location, you'll have to purchase Microsoft Data Protection Manager, or a 3rd party solution.

Thanks for a helpful article. I'd like to know mo...

2009-04-28T09:49:00.000-07:00

Thanks for a helpful article.

I'd like to know more about backing up the 2nd server in an SBS 2008 Premium setup?

Is there an equivalent tool?

James.

That is great news. I've got quite a few AD/Excha...

2009-04-16T07:22:00.000-07:00

That is great news. I've got quite a few AD/Exchange installs but this will be my first SBS installation. Thanks so much for the confirmation.

Hi Paul, The backup proceedure will also back up ...

2009-04-15T12:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Paul,

The backup proceedure will also back up Exchange 2007 correctly, with correct database and log file management, provided Exchange is installed on the local box (as is the case in an SBS 2008 install).

If you did purchase an additional copy of Exchange 2007 for a seperate box in your network, the local SBS backup will not backup any other servers in your network, and if you do have Exchange on a seperate box, you will need to install the restore DLL (already included in SBS) to be able to fully restore it.

If you have a default SBS 2008 install, it's all handled for you, just run the backup wizard.

Will this backup procedure also backup any Exchang...

2009-04-15T11:43:00.000-07:00

Will this backup procedure also backup any Exchange 2007 data I may have as part of SBS 2008 Premium or will I have to back that up separately?
Thanks

You can use any USB drive that is 2.x USB or highe...

2009-03-23T11:27:00.000-07:00

You can use any USB drive that is 2.x USB or higher, any eSATA, or Firewire drive. Also, the drives have to be bigger than 800mb (I think) and not have any required system components on it.

Is there a list of compatible USB drives that can ...

2009-03-23T10:53:00.000-07:00

Is there a list of compatible USB drives that can be used for 2008 SBS Backup somewhere? I have seen some posts of certain drives not working.

yep

2009-03-22T21:15:00.000-07:00

yep

Can a RAID 1 USB drive be used as a 2008 SBS backu...

2009-03-22T20:48:00.000-07:00

Can a RAID 1 USB drive be used as a 2008 SBS backup drive and would the RAID 1 be of any value?

nope, it's 3.0, you miss heard.

2008-03-24T16:28:00.000-07:00

nope, it's 3.0, you miss heard.

You say on the video that Sharepoint 2.0 is in the...

2008-03-24T14:26:00.000-07:00

You say on the video that Sharepoint 2.0 is in the 2008 version, is this correct ?

Or do I miss heard ?

only what's available on the public website.

Thanks for addressing these so quickly! Is there ...

2008-03-20T08:47:00.000-07:00

Thanks for addressing these so quickly! Is there any publicly available technical documentation for SBS2008 yet?

Cheers!