This section describes only the steps and settings that are specific for backing up Microsoft Exchange Server data. The whole procedure of backup plan creation and common backup plan settings, such as selecting backup locations, setting up backup replication, retention and validation are described in the "Backup" section of the product help system or guides for Acronis Backup & Recovery 11.5.
Back up now
Use the Back up now to do a one-time backup of the Exchange server's data in a few simple steps. The backup process will start immediately after you perform the required steps and click OK.
Create backup plan
Create a backup plan, if you need a long-term backup strategy including backup schemes, schedules, timely deleting of backups, or moving them to different locations.
Create a backup plan on a managed machine to back up data of an individual Exchange server.
Create a backup plan on the management server to back up data of the supported Exchange clusters. For more information, see "Backing up and recovering data of Exchange clusters". By backing up individual Exchange servers with backup plans on the management server, you obtain a single point to manage and monitor activities related to data protection.