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Disaster Preparation for Windows Small Business Server 2003

In addition to a regular full machine backup, the following backups are required to protect the applications:

• Microsoft Exchange Server: Using the Agent for Microsoft Exchange Server, you can back up your Microsoft Exchange Server data at two levels: Database level and Document level. Database level backups treat all Microsoft Exchange data as a whole and back up all data as one information store (database). Document level backups can provide more subtle granularity. For disaster recovery purposes, we recommend using the Database level backup.
• Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE): Windows Small Business Server 2003 installs MSDE as the primary storage container for Microsoft SharePoint Services. Certain other applications (such as SBSMonitor) also save data in the MSDE. The CA ARCserve Backup Client for Microsoft VSS Software Snap-Shot MSDEwriter is used to back up MSDE data.
• Microsoft SQL Server: Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition allows you to use Microsoft SQL Server 2000 instead of MSDE. If you use Microsoft SQL Server, use the Agent for Microsoft SQL Server to back up the Microsoft SQL Server data.