Storage ManagementBackup, Restore and Server StorageDamian LeibaschoffSupport Escalation EngineerMicrosoft

Rod WhiteSupport Engineer Microsoft

AgendaStorage Management Vision in SBS 2008Server Backup Storage Management Tools and FeaturesQuestions

Storage Management VisionSBS 2008 aims to provide a comprehensive

data protection from disasters (fire or theft), system failures (disk crash), or data losses (virus attacks, fat finger deletes)Storage management features such as Move Data Folders, Quota Management, Shared Folder Management provide users with simple tools to manage storage and dataPrevention better than the cure

Goal is to be prescriptive by providing data protection best practices and tools that aid it

Server BackupWindows Server Backup (WSB) is a robust new data protection utility that replaces Windows NT BackupWSB has been rebuilt from ground up with a goal of solving the backup needs of Small Business Customers. Focus is on Simplicity, Reliability and PerformanceSummary

Simplified management and configuration through SBS 2008 administration console Greatly enhanced performance with low server footprint. This allows multiple daily and incremental backups for more restore pointsSystem Recovery functionality – complete solution for disaster recovery

Bare Metal Restore to similar or different hardware Typical recovery times are ~30 minutes

Application Data Recovery support Windows SharePoint Services, Exchange, and SQL

System State Backup and RecoveryCommand line only

Supports rotational schema for backups between multiple disks

Does not support tape media

Using Backup Configuration Wizard To Restore The Server

Demo

Bare Metal Server Restore

Move Data FoldersAllows moving server data stores

ExchangeSharePointWSUS repository (for Windows updates)User Shares Folder Redirection target

Focus on Robustness and SimplicityWizard allows data to be moved only to internal drivesValidates data and application for moveMove tasks are transactional

Resets to original configuration if task fails

Move data is scriptableUses PowerShell CommandletsGet information about application data using

> Get-SBSDataStore ExchangeMove application data to a new drive using

> Move-SBSDataStore Exchange D:\

Other ToolsShared folder management

Create and manage shared folders on serverView and monitor status of shared folders on server

Folder RedirectionAllows administrator to set Folder Redirection for specific users or groupsAllows redirection of specific folders on client machines

Quota management Uses File Server Resource Manager from Windows Server 2008Provides alerts and threshold notifications

Server ConfigurationServer Storage Configuration

App/user data should be placed separately from OS/critical volumes

Separate your application binaries from dataBackup size for enabling System Recovery and System State Protection is reduced

In case of disk failure, you have isolated the system from data

If data volume fails, OS is available to aid in volume/app recoveryIf OS volume fails, a System Recovery only without repartitioning disks will get server up without data loss or roll back

Data with high I/O should be placed in separate disk spindles to improve performance

Backup Disk ConfigurationBackup disk should be at least 1.5 times the combined storage capacity of the volumes included in the backupCreate recovery disk and keep offsite for DR scenariosOffsite storage and periodic rotation of backup disks

Backup multiple times a day ensures more restore pointsStoring backups offsite ensures recovery from disasterPeriodic rotations ensures more recent copies stored offsite

Partner Overview

Partner ProfileMytech Partners, Inc.Minneapolis, MN17 employees186 active customersSMB (generalist), Financial Services and Manufacturing Solution focus areas: ComplianceMSPP Level: Gold Certified Partner

TAP Customer ProfilePremier Marine200 Employees (50 computer users)Business Focus: Custom Pontoon ManufacturerKey Pain Points: Data not centralized and Mobile work accessHow will SBS 2008 help: Use of WSS for collaborationExchange 2007/RWW for remote worker

A Real-World Perspective Mytech\Premier Pontoon experience with SBS 2008

The number one benefit for both Premier and Mytech is the ability for Premier to now handle most of the daily administration of their infrastructure. This has opened opportunities for Mytech to bring value and solutions to other areas of the business

What key technical issues would you like to highlight for the audience around this feature area?

SBS 2008 finally address the needs of LOB apps correctly.Enhanced RWW experience, Mobility, TS Application ModeInstallation and Management tools improved

Microsoft has improved the SBS product, look for ways to leverage the technology to grow your business (i.e., repeatable, predictable installs)Start practicing migrations, develop methodology – TODAY!Next steps

Get public beta early, learn the product, and start test migrationsStart exploring with your client how they can leverage new features

Appendix

Server BackupOn top of Windows Backup

Block Level backups based on VSS

Backup to external USB/firewire devicesInternal drives (not recommended)E-SATA (shows as internal drive)

Target volume can only be used for backupDevice will be formattedDrive letter will be removed

Backup includesAll critical volumes

You can exclude non-critical volumes

All applicationsSharepoint, SQL, Exchange

System State

Server RestoreUsing native Windows Backup

From GUI or WBADMIN

Restore individual files or foldersRestore application data

No granularity providedExchange will restore all Exchange storage groups Same for SQL and Sharepoint

Bare Metal Restore booting from DVDManual restore using wbadmin from WinRE

System StateNo GUI optionSystem State is part of the critical volume backup, tooTo create one

Wbadmin start systemstatebackup

To restore oneWbadmin start systemstaterecovery

Much bigger than in 2003

Server StorageFree disk space checkShared folder managementQuota management through FSRMStorage tasks

Move Exchange Server DataMove Windows SharePoint Services Data

Only the MDFMove users’ shared dataMove users’ redirected documents dataMove Windows Update repository

All moves are transactional Move Data wizards are available as PowerShell CMDLETS

OEM and VAPRunnable post-setup through a setup hook

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