#BACKBLAZE BACKUP HOW TO#

This tutorial demonstrates how to use a combination of Backblaze B2 and dedicated server backup software to backup a Windows Server to Backblaze B2, to automatically protects your entire server, and – more importantly – to restore your entire server in case of disaster.įurther down the line, we’ll cover how to setup a hybrid backup, so that you both backup your server to Backblaze, and also stored a copy on your local storage – thus complying with the 3-2-1 rule of data protection (at least 3 copies, in at least 2 locations, with at least 1 off-site). Now, let’s use that as a foundation for a bulletproof server backup. Of course, in itself, B2 is not a backup solution it is a Cloud storage platform.

While B2 implements essentially the same API as Amazon S3, its main advantage is that B2 is significantly cheaper. With B2, Backblaze finally opens up its backend storage for bulk use, Amazon-style. Backblaze itself is, of course, is one of the more popular Cloud backup options. Not just files – we are talking about being able to recover the entire server, including installed software, its settings, profiles, accounts, shares and data.īackblaze B2 is a relatively new option on the Cloud storage market. In this article, we’ll learn how to set up a full backup of your entire server to Backblaze B2 Cloud storage. Need a solid backup for your Server 2019, 2016, 2012 or 2008 R2?īackblaze B2, combined with solid client-side software, is a great way to cover your bases and be able to recover everything in case of a disaster. How to backup a Windows Server to Backblaze B2, including applications, DBs, settings, profiles and all files

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