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How to Recover System State on an Active Directory Domain Controller For CSSB 6.x Enhanced

The Active Directory database can be restored via System State on a Windows Domain Controller. However, this process requires special procedures which are different from a standard System State restore. A Windows Server running Active Directory Domain Services must be booted into Directory Service Restore Mode (DSRM) in order to restore the System State. DSRM is similar to Windows Safe mode and has no Active Directory services running.

Restoring the Windows System State For CSSB 6.x Enhanced

The product supports the recovery of Windows System State by restoring the Registry, Boot files, System files, Active Directory and more. The product offers recovery of Windows System State on all the supported Windows platforms. The entire contents of the Windows System State backup will be restored. Selective restore of individual System State components is not possible. By default, System State will restore to the original location and overwrite existing files.

Performing System State Recovery on Windows Small Business Server 2011

In order to perform a System State restore on Small Business Server (SBS) 2011, the computer needs to be booted into Directory Service Restore Mode (DSRM) since SBS 2011 is the Active Directory Domain controller.

How to Back Up Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) Databases

Windows Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) is a standards-based service that allows the secure sharing of identity information between trusted business partners (known as a federation) across an extranet. This information is stored in one or more databases. In CSSB, the ADFS databases will appear as standard Microsoft SQL databases when the Microsoft SQL Server backup type is chosen. However, the ADFS databases are not standard MSSQL databases. Special circumstances apply.

Creating a Backup Set For CSSB 6.x Enhanced

After launching the product for the first time, you are given the choice to create a new backup set. A backup set defines the parameters for backing up a group of directories or an application. You will be able to configure your backup set by selecting what, where, how, when and for how long you want to back up.

FAQ: How do I configure a backup set with Carbonite Safe Server Backup?

How do I configure a backup set with Carbonite Safe Server Backup?

Hyper-V Backup For CSSB 5.x & 6.x Classic

Hyper-V is Microsoft's virtualization host. It allows users to create, run, and manage virtual machines. Carbonite Safe Server Backup (CSSB) supports backup and restore of virtual machines hosted by Hyper-V server installations on Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016. Hyper-V backups support Full backups on Windows Server 2008 and higher. Incremental backups are supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 and higher. Differential backups are not supported on any platform. CSSB is able to take snapshots of files located on network shares configured with the SMB3 protocol.

Microsoft SQL Server Backup For CSSB 5.x & 6.x Classic

Users can perform VDI-based backups of a specific database on a specific SQL server instance. Full, Differential, and Incremental (Log) backups are supported.

Microsoft SQL Server Backup For CSSB 6.x Enhanced

Users can perform VDI-based backups of a specific database on a specific SQL server instance. Full, Differential, and Incremental (Log) backups are supported.

Creating a Bare Metal Image Backup For CSSB 6.x Enhanced

A Bare Metal Image backup allows the restore of an entire system to a similar or dissimilar hardware.

Hyper-V Backup For CSSB 6.x Enhanced

Hyper-V is Microsoft's virtualization host. It allows users to create, run, and manage virtual machines. Carbonite Safe Server Backup (CSSB) supports backup and restore of virtual machines hosted by Hyper-V server installations on Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016. Hyper-V backups support full backups on Windows Server 2008 and higher. Incremental backups are supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 and higher. Differential backups are not supported on any platform. CSSB is able to take snapshots of files located on network shares configured with the SMB3 protocol.

Stuck Backup and Backup Errors (Mac 1x)

If your backup appears slow or stuck on your Mac, there are steps you can take to resolve the issue.

Restoring a Hyper-V For CSSB 6.x Enhanced

The product supports the restore of Hyper-V hosts and hosted virtual machines on Windows 2008, and Windows 2012. You can restore individual virtual machines to their original location or to an alternate location.

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