Backup Using Non-Microsoft Software That Supports DPM
Applies To: System Center Data Protection Manager 2007
The optimal way to use non-Microsoft software to archive the DPM replicas and databases is to use backup software that is specifically designed to work with DPM. The principal advantages of software that supports DPM are:
The archived data is organized in a way that makes restore operations intuitive and comparatively simple
The number of steps involved in archive and restore operations are minimized
The following procedures provide general instructions for archiving DPM databases and replicas when using backup software that supports DPM. For instructions on using the backup software, see the documentation for the backup software.
To back up databases by using DPM-enabled backup software
In the console tree of the backup program, browse to \Program Files\Microsoft DPM\DPM\, and select the DPMDB folder. The file name of the DPM database file is DPMDB2007.mdf.
Select the media to which you want to back up the database.
Start the backup.
To back up replicas by using DPM-enabled backup software
In the console tree of the backup program, expand DPM server.
Select the computer whose replicas you want to archive or the individual protected volumes.
Select the backup type.
Select the media to which you want to back up the files.
Start the backup.