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To back up databases by using DPM-enabled backup software
1. In the console tree of the backup program, browse to \Program Files\Microsoft
DPM\DPM\, and select the DPMDB folder. The file name of the DPM database file is
DPMDB2007.mdf.
2. Select the media to which you want to back up the database.
3. Start the backup.
To back up replicas by using DPM-enabled backup software
1. In the console tree of the backup program, expand DPM server.
2. Select the computer whose replicas you want to archive or the individual protected
volumes.
3. Select the backup type.
4. Select the media to which you want to back up the files.
5. Start the backup.
See Also
Backup Using Non-Microsoft Software That Supports VSS
If your backup software supports VSS, you can back up data directly from the replicas at
\Program Files\Microsoft DPM\DPM\Volumes\Replica; however, you must ensure that the
software does not modify data on the replica volumes. For example, if you are using Windows
Backup to archive data, use only the “copy” backup type.
To verify that the backup types for that software that will not modify data on the replica volumes,
consult the documentation for your backup software or contact the vendor.
You must back up the database for both the DPM database and the Report database. The
following procedures provide general instructions for archiving DPM databases and replicas when
using backup software that does not support DPM but does support VSS. For instructions on
using the backup software, see the documentation for the backup software.
To back up databases by using backup software that supports VSS
1. In the console tree of the backup program, browse to \Program Files\Microsoft
DPM\DPM\, and select the DPMDB folder. The file name of the DPM database file is
DPMDB2007.mdf.
2. In the console tree of the backup program, browse to \Program Files\Microsoft
DPM\Prerequisites\, and select the Data folder. The file name of the Report database file
will default to ReportServer.mdf.
3. Select the media to which you want to back up the databases.
4. Start the backup.