Configuring a streaming NetBackup for Exchange policy (Exchange 2007 and earlier)

This topic describes how to cofigure a streaming backup policy for an Exchange database.

To configure a streaming NetBackup for Exchange policy (Exchange 2007 and earlier)

  1. Review the notes and limitations for this type of backup.

    See Notes and limitations for creating a backup selections list for Exchange 2007 and earlier streaming database backups.

  2. Log on to the master server as administrator.

  3. Start the NetBackup Administration Console.

  4. If your site has more than one master server, choose the one on which you want to add the policy.

  5. In the left pane, right-click Policies and choose New Policy.

  6. In the Add a New Policy dialog box, in the Policy name box, type a unique name for the new policy.

  7. Click OK.

  8. In the Add New Policy dialog box, in the Policy type list, select MS-Exchange-Server.

    The database agent policy type does not appear in the drop-down list unless your master server has a license key for the database agent.

  9. (Optional) To enable restores of individual items from database backups, click Enable granular recovery.

  10. Complete the entries on the Attributes tab.

  11. Add other policy information as follows:

    • Add schedules.

    • Add clients.

    • Add database objects to the backup selections list.

  12. For any backups that use Granular Recovery Technology (GRT), configure the list of Exchange hosts.

  13. When you have added all the schedules, clients, and backup selections you need, click OK.

More Information

About policy attributes for NetBackup for Exchange

Adding schedules to a NetBackup for Exchange policy

Adding clients to a NetBackup for Exchange policy

Adding backup selections to an Exchange policy

Notes and limitations for creating a backup selections list for Exchange 2007 and earlier streaming database backups

Configuring the hosts for backups that use Granular Recovery Technology (GRT) in virtual environments