I am backing up my DPM 2006 server as if it were a giant file server.  I am 
using VSS to backup open files.  I am backing up each replica individually. I 
have up to 8 streams (35 replicas) multiplexed to a tape target for the Full 
because it keeps a tape drive busy enough.  For INC backups I send it to a dssu 
then duplicate to tape.  I also backup the DPM server without the replicas as I 
would with any other Windows server (don't cross mount points).

I tried to backup some of the bigger replicas using Flashbackup as each replica 
is in its own volume.  But NBU Flashbackup doesn't like the GUID in the volume 
reference.  I recently found if I also assign a drive letter to the replica 
volume, I can then use Flashbackup of the volumes.  So I haven't tested it for 
performance yet.  Thats for after I get back from vacation. 8)

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