You are always hearing about the importance of backing up the data on your computer and your network. When it comes to choosing a backup solution, your choices are never ending because there are many third party vendors selling backup software. Alternatively, if you are looking for a relatively simple solution, you can use Windows Server Backup that is included with Windows Server 2003.

Windows Server Backup is an optional feature included Windows Server 2008. It provides administrators with a reliable solution for backing up and recovering the operating system, files and folders.

Since Windows Server Backup is an optional component, it is not installed by default. By completing the steps below, you can add Windows Server Backup to your installation of Windows Server 2008.

To install Backup by using Initial Configuration Tasks:

1. To start Initial Configuration Tasks, at a command prompt, type: oobe
2. Under Customize this server, click Add features.
3. On the Select Features page, select Windows Server Backup, and then click Next.
4. On the Confirmation Installation page, click Install.
5. Click Close.

To install Backup by using Server Manager:

1. Click Start, and then click Server Manager.
2. Under Features Summary, click Add features to start the Add Features Wizard.
3. On the Select Features page, select Windows Server Backup, and then click Next.
4. On the Confirmation Installation page, click Install.
5. Click Close.

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