scdpm 2012 r2 client windows protection

[hadi]

Hi

I'm new in SCDPM .I want to know that how to backup end user data at first.and my other question is that can dpm create an image of server or client os(a real image of os) ?

thanks a million .

[AdinE]

To answer your first question, DPM has a feature called Self-Service Recovery. Here is a link that describes how to set it up: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/library/jj627988.aspx.

 

As for your second question, DPM has a backup level/option called Bare Metal Recovery. Here is a link about that: http://www.tech-coffee.net/restore-server-bare-metal-recovery-protection-dpm-2012r2/. However, this is more server related than client OS. And, it doesn't make an ISO-type image of the system, though it does backup the entire system for a full recovery.

[hadi]

I've read that DPM could protect windows server and client os .but I didnt find any source to see how it does windows server protection .I've wonder if some one show me how to protect windows server .I mean the Operating system.

 

thanks a million

[AdinE]

Here's some support information, as per: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/library/dn554221.aspx

 

Support parameters for protecting computers running client operating systems with DPM 2012

Issue: The following protection scenarios are supported:

• Windows 8.1 clients can be protected with DPM 2012 R2 or DPM 2012 with SP1.
  
• Windows 8 clients can be protected with DPM 2012, DPM 2012 SP1, and DPM 2012 R2.
  
• Windows 7 clients can be protected with DPM 2012, DPM 2012 SP1, and DPM 2012 R2.
  
• Windows Vista with SP2 clients can be protected with DPM 2012, and DPM 2012 SP1.
  
• Windows Vista or Windows Vista with SP1 clients can be protected with DPM 2012 only.
  
• Windows XP SP2 clients can be protected with DPM 2012 only.

Support for protecting computers running server operating systems with DPM 2012

Issue: The following protection scenarios are supported:

• Windows Server 2012 R2 can be protected with DPM 2012 R2 only.
  
• Windows Server 2012 or 2012 with SP1 can be protected with DPM 2012 R2, and DPM 2012 SP1.
  
• Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 can be protected with DPM 2012, DPM 2012 SP1 and DPM 2012 R2.
  
• Windows Server 2008 and Storage Server 2008 can be protected with DPM 2012 R2 running Update Rollup 2 or later, DPM 2012 SP1, and DPM 2012.
  
• Windows 2003 Server with SP2, Windows 2003 Server R2, Windows 2003 Server R2 with SP2 can be protected with DPM 2012 R2 running Update Rollup 2 or later, DPM 2012 with SP1, And DPM 2012.

 

[AdinE]

DPM protects the OS, IF you configure a Protection Group to backup the System State.

 

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/library/hh757812.aspx

 

When DPM backs up the system state of a workstation or member server, the following components are protected:

• The boot files
• The COM+ class registration database
• The registry
• System files that are under Windows File Protection