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Start-WssClientBackup

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Module:
WssCmdlets

Starts a client backup for a computer.

Syntax

Start-WssClientBackup
     [-ComputerName] <String>
     [-Description] <String>
Start-WssClientBackup
     [-ComputerSid] <String>
     [-Description] <String>

Description

The Start-WssClientBackup cmdlet starts a client backup for a computer. Specify a computer by name or security identifier (SID). Include a description for the backup job.

Examples

Example 1: Start a client backup

PS C:\> Start-WssClientBackup -ComputerName "Workstation073" -Description "End of month backup"

This command starts a client backup for a computer named Workstation073. The command specifies a description.

Parameters

-ComputerName

Specifies the name of a computer.

Type:String
Position:1
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ComputerSid

Specifies the SID of a computer.

Type:String
Position:1
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Description

Specifies a description for the backup job.

Type:String
Position:2
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False