ConfigMgr backup

Site server backup is the most important maintenance task available in the ConfigMgr server; it is not enabled by default after installation, so it is also good to configure it straight after the server is installed.

Apart from choosing the proper method of creating a backup copy, it is very important for administrators to know how the backup copy is being made. Generally, a server backup copy consists of two parts:

  • SQL database and logs
  • Server files and registry entries

The built-in mechanism stops the SMS_EXECUTIVE service prior to the backup job. As the mentioned service is stopped while performing the backup copy, it will not be possible to save any changes to the ConfigMgr server, the database, files, or the Windows ...

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