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Configure the Agent for Database Level Backup and Restore

This section describes how to configure the agent for database level backup and restore on Exchange Server 2003, Exchange Server 2007, Exchange Server 2010/2013 installations.

To configure the agent for database level backup and restore

1. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs, CA, ARCserve Backup, and Backup Agent Admin.

   The Arcserve Backup Agent Admin dialog opens.

2. From the drop-down list, select Arcserve Backup Exchange Server Agent and click Configuration.

   The Configuration dialog with the Exchange Database Level tab selected opens.

   Important! The options displayed on the Configuration dialog vary based on the version of Exchange that you are using in your environment.

3. Specify the following options as necessary:

   Note: The options listed below apply to Exchange Server 2003, Exchange Server 2007, and Exchange Server 2010/2013 systems, unless otherwise noted.

   • Backup Read Size--Do not change this value unless directed by a trained Arcserve Customer Support technician. This option specifies the suggested buffer size to allocate for transferring data between the Exchange Storage Engine (ESE) and the Exchange agent.

     Note: This option does not apply to Exchange Server 2007, or 2010/2013 systems.

   • Log Detail Level--Do not change this value unless directed by a trained Arcserve Customer Support technician. This option specifies the level of detail on the debug trace and log in the log location you specify. The default Debug Level value is 1 and the supported range is between 0 and 5.
   • Single log file size--This option specifies the maximum size of a single log file. After the file reaches the specified maximum file size, a new file is created.

     Note: The default value for this option is 200 MB.

   • Max log files--This option specifies the maximum number of log files. After the maximum number of log files reaches this value, the oldest log file is deleted and a new log file is created.

     Note: The default value for this option is 50.

   • Retry Counter--If an Exchange backup API error or time out occurs while trying to retrieve data from the Exchange server, this option lets you control the number of times you want to retry. The default Retry counter value is 2 and the supported range is between 0 and 10.
   • Retry Delay--If an Exchange backup API error or time out occurs while trying to retrieve data from the Exchange server, this option setting lets you control the delay between retries. The default Retry Delay value is 20 and the supported range is between 0 and 60.
   • Log Locations--Specifies the path to the log file.
   • Path for creating recovery storage group--If the Recovery Storage Group (RSG) needs to be created during the restore operation, specify the path to the RSG.

     Note: This option affects only Exchange Server 2003 and 2007 systems.

   • Path for creating recovery database--If the Recovery Database (RDB) needs to be created during the restore operation, specify the path to it.

     Note: This option applies to Exchange Server 2010/2013 systems.

4. Click OK.

   The database level options are saved.