Protecting data

You can back up and restore your Exchange Server data by using the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) or the command-line interface. If required, you can manage your Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange installations remotely.

Starting the Microsoft Management Console
After you complete the configuration process, start the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to protect your Exchange Server data.
Starting the Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange command-line interface
You can start a Windows command prompt with administrative privileges. Alternatively, you can follow these steps to start the Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange command-line interface.
Managing Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange installations remotely
From a single Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange installation you can manage all of the Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange installations in your enterprise.
Determining managed storage capacity
You can track the capacity of managed storage assets, which can be useful as you plan your storage requirements during license renewal.
Backing up Exchange data
By using Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS), you can back up Exchange Server data and mount the backup if required.
Restoring databases
You can restore an Exchange Server database backup to a recovery database or to an alternate (or relocated) database. You can also restore a replicated database copy in a Database Availability Group (DAG).
Restoring mailbox data
In environments that run Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and later versions, you can use the Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange mailbox restore feature to run individual mailbox and item-level recovery operations.
Viewing, printing, and saving reports
You can access reports on recent activity and historical managed capacity. You can determine which licenses and software are installed.