[Box Backup] Exchange Server and shadow copy stuff using box
backup
Chris Wilson
boxbackup@fluffy.co.uk
Fri, 3 Aug 2007 23:22:45 +0100 (BST)
Hi Dave,
> I tried the MS NTbackup route this afternoon. It created a file of about
> 3Gb from the exchange folder which would take over a day to backup at
> current upload speeds. This means I can only run the scheduled task
> every other day.
Maybe the first time, but subsequent backups should be much quicker if you
can turn off compression in NTBackup.
> I think shutting down exchange overnight is currently the best option,
> barring integrating the code.
I hope that Charles can help you with this, it's something that we all
want to see in Box Backup :-)
> Anyway have a great time in Mexico, don't drink too much tequilla :-)
Thanks, I'll try not to!
Cheers, Chris.
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