Dell EMC Avamar for Windows Servers 19.7 User Guide

Performing file system backups in a Windows Server 2019, 2016, or 2012 for SOFS or SMB cluster

1. Ensure that you performed the steps to prepare the cluster in Preparing a Windows Server 2019, 2016, or 2012 for SOFS or SMB cluster.
2. In the AUI navigation pane on the left, click , and then click Asset Management.
   The Asset Management window is displayed.
3. In the domain tree, select the domain for the proxy cluster client.
   A list of Avamar clients is displayed in the pane below the domains list.
4. In the list of clients, select the proxy cluster client.
   You can only view clients in the domain for the login account. To view all clients, log in to the root domain.
5. Click BACKUP.
   The Backup wizard is displayed. In the Plugin pane, a list of plug-ins that are installed is displayed.
6. In the Plugins pane, perform the following steps:
   1. Select the Windows Cluster File Server plug-in for the platform.
      A list of clustered file servers on the selected cluster is displayed.
   2. Browse to and select one or more clustered file servers, file shares, folders, or files for the backup.
      NOTE If you are backing up deduplicated volumes, select the entire volume for backup. However, you can restore individual folders and files from the volume backup.
   3. Click NEXT.
   The Basic Configuration pane is displayed.
7. In the Basic Configuration pane, complete the following fields:
   1. Select the backup retention policy settings:
      • To automatically delete this backup from the Avamar server after a specific amount of time, select Retention period. Specify the number of days, weeks, months, or years for the retention period.
      • To automatically delete this backup from the Avamar server on a specific calendar date, select End date and browse to that date on the calendar.
      • To keep this backup for as long as this client remains active in the Avamar server, select No end date.
   2. In the Avamar encryption method list, select the encryption method to use for data transfer between the client and the Avamar server during the backup.
      The encryption technology and bit strength for a client/server connection depends on several factors, including the client operating system and Avamar server version. The Avamar Product Security Guide provides additional information.
   3. In the Optionally select a proxy to perform backup list, select the proxy.

      The default setting is Automatic, which enables the Avamar server to choose the best proxy for this operation.

   4. Click NEXT.
      The More Options window is displayed.
8. In the More Options pane, set the plug-in options.
   To view advanced options, select Show Advanced Options.
   Windows File System plug-in backup options provides details on each of the options.
   The Backup Command Line Options dialog box is displayed.
9. Click FINISH.
   The following status message is displayed:

   Backup initiated.