I know I’m replying to my own email, but I found this whitepaper
http://eval.symantec.com/mktginfo/enterprise/white_papers/b-whitepaper_netbackup_for_ms_exchange_server_02-2009_20016957.en-us.pdf
the link for which I thought might be helpful to someone else searching for similar info.
From: veritas-bu-bounces AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu [mailto:veritas-bu-bounces AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu] On Behalf Of Lynne Seamans
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 12:49 PM
To: 'veritas-bu AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu'
Subject: [Veritas-bu] NetBackup 7.1 and Exchange 2007 integration
Hi to all.
We’re a brand new NetBackup site.. converting from another backup solution entirely.
Basic stuff going well, got windows, solaris, HP-UX, linux clients all happily backing up.
Now on to the “harder” stuff! We are currently running Exchange 2007, so I started reading the “NetBackup for Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator’s Guide” and my eyes kind of glazed over.
It seems to me there are like 4 different kinds of backups for Exchange.. that GRT (Granular Recovery) that seems to need NFS for windows (UGH), snapshot backups, Instant Recovery backups, and MAPI backups. Is there a document that succinctly explains these and the differences? What method of backup for Exchange do most NetBackup installations employ?
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Lynne
Lynne Seamans
Systems Support Manager
Millersville University
717-871-5857
