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Hi All,

If I have one server with windows 2008 and Ex 2007 and SQL 2008 and I want to build a complete backup solution for my server.
is there a produce or a pack that contein all back up solution files, EX and SQL?
and what is the case for SBS?
Thanks.

Alon.

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Hello Alon,

Sorry for the delayed response. Do not worry, I will clarify this situation for you.

First of all, let me explain why do we have SBS editions of the products: they are intended to work with Windows SBS family, they do not support Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.

Also, we have separate products for SQL and Exchange backups: Acronis Recovery for Microsoft Exchange and Acronis Recovery for MS SQL. They are intended to manage your databases, not the entire drives within your server.

In your case, I would suggest you to check Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 Advanced Server, because you will be able to create the backup of all drives within your Windows 2008 Server, so if you include the HDD where your databases are installed, you will be able to restore it back in case of disaster (surely it will recover your SQL and Exchange databases along with the drive).

The trial version of the product is available here The functional limitation of the trial version is that you can only use a software for 15 days. Windows version is fully functional  and it does not have any more limitations.
Bootable CD from trial version can be used for recovery only.. Also, I would recommend you to check the User's Guide for the product, it contains the general concepts and detailed instructions on how to set up the product.

I'd like to make sure all your queries regarding Acronis products are resolved.
Additionally to this, you are welcome to ask me any other questions concerning Acronis, and I will assist you further.

Regards,

Thanks you!

so in my case (win2008+SQL+Exchange2007) I should use only Acronics Backup & Recovery 10 Advanced Server?
would i be able to restore exchange brick level?
I would like to have the ability to restore brick level for EX and SQL in my senrio.
and if the Acronics Backup & Recovery 10 Advanced Server covers Ex and SQL brick Level in which cases i would need to use Acronis Recovery for Microsoft Exchange and Acronis Recovery for MS SQL?
Please advice :)
Thanks.

Best regards,
Alon.

Hello Alon!

Thank you for your question!

I regret to inform you that unfortunately Acronis Backup and Recovery product cannot provide you with the brick-level backup or restore of the databases as well as the full backup of the database itself: it is images only with the OS. You will need to freeze the services for several seconds (moment of creation of snapshot) as well. In order to do it you need to start creating backup plan, choose manual options and enable VSS there - this will allow us to stop and start the services when needed.

So since Acronis Backup and Recovery products cannot provide you with brick-level backup and restore of the databases, we designed Acronis Recovery for Microsoft Exchange and Acronis Recovery for MS SQL Server.

Should you need anything else or have any further questions - feel free to contact us at your earliest convenience, we will be happy to help you!

Thank you!