How to Back Up Exchange

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Install Exchange System Manager on the backup server or modify the server to back up a remote Exchange server.

   To do this, copy the ESEBLCI2 dll files from the Exchange 2003 install CD to the EXCHSRVR\BIN folder on the backup server.
   
   Add the key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\BackupRestore\DLLPaths – REG_EXPAND_SZ
   - esebcli2
   - c:\exchsrvr\bin\esebcli2.dll" to the registry.
   
   From NTBACKUP, select "remote store" under "tools."
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   Step 2: Press the start key and select run.

   , , Select a folder to save the backup to and give the backup a name.
   
   Decide whether to verify the data after the backup.
   
   This will take longer, but ensures a successful backup. , It will show what percentage is complete as it runs.
   
   Check the event log to see if it was there were any errors during the process.
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   Step 3: Type the command "NTBACKUP."

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   Step 4: Follow the prompts to the next screen.

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   Step 5: Wait for the backup to run.

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