backup exchange_database

Creates a backup of the specified storage groups (for Exchange 2003/2007) or databases (for Exchange 2010).

Examples

Parameters

What to back up

--items=<items>

Where to save the backup

--loc=<path>
--credentials=<user name>,<password>,encrypted
--arc=<archive name>
--password=<password>,encrypted

How to back up

--archive_comment=<comments>
--backup_comment=<comments>
--backuptype={full|transaction_log}
--cleanup
--copy_only
--express

Backup options

--cataloging={full|fast}
--compression={none|normal|high|max}
--encryption={none|aes128|aes192|aes256}
--force_yes
--metadata_level={{mailboxes_only|1}|{folders_and_mailboxes|2}|{all|3}}
--post_cmd=<command>
--pre_cmd=<command>
--retry_count=<number of attempts>
--retry_delay=<delay>
--silent_mode={on|off}
--split=<size>
--use_registry_defaults

Tape management options

--tape_eject_successful
--tape_full_empty
--tape_overwrite

General parameters

--log=<full path>
--log_format={structured|unstructured}
--output={formatted|raw}
--progress
{-f|--file_params}=<full local path>
--exchange_credentials=<user name>,<password>,encrypted

Access to a remote machine

--host=<IP address or hostname>
--credentials=<user name>,<password>,encrypted
--address=<IP address or hostname>

Access to a specific service within a machine

--service={mms|ams}