Tag: Backup

Configure vRanger Date Format to use system locale

April 17, 2014

The date format within the vRanger Backup & Replication product, does not use the system locale and by default is configured to use ‘en-US’ . In order for the date format to use the system locale, you will need to remove the default ‘ForceCulture’ value in the ‘C:\Program Files\Dell\vRanger\Vizioncore.vRanger.Client.Shell.exe.config’ file. The default value is as … More Configure vRanger Date Format to use system locale

Perform Analysis Services database backups using Powershell

March 1, 2014

I was recently looking into performing SQL Server Analysis Services database backups using Powershell within an automated task, with the following requirements:  Perform a backup of all databases for running instances of Analysis Services. If the target location does not exist, create the directory. Firstly we need to load the Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services … More Perform Analysis Services database backups using Powershell

Register for free Veeam Backup & Replication NFR licence as a VCP

May 15, 2012

I currently do not use Veeam Backup & Replication currently in a production environment, I have previously evaluated the current release (as well as previous iterations) and have been impressed with features such as Instant VM recovery and the use of the vPower NFS server, advanced replication features which include  real failback and the Sure … More Register for free Veeam Backup & Replication NFR licence as a VCP

Automate systemstate backup using Windows Server Backup feature

April 15, 2012

I was recently tasked with automating the backup of the systemstate of  several Windows 2008 R2 domain controllers using the Windows Server Backup feature. Firstly, the Windows Server Backup feature is required to be installed; 1) Run Windows Powershell 2) From the command line type the below to import the Server Manager module into the … More Automate systemstate backup using Windows Server Backup feature