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Seti75
Copper Contributor
Nov 30, 2018

How to replace Client Backup with Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 Business is recommended as a replacement for Client Backup removed from Windows 2019 Server https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server-essentials/get-started/what-s-new-19.   I'v...
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markoshea
MVP
Dec 05, 2018

Hi Seti

 

M365B doesn't include backup capabilities for client devices. You can get file and settings synchronisation with the ability to restore earlier versions if needed, but it's not a PC backup/restore solution if you want something that allows a bare metal restore. If you still need full device backup for speed of backup and restore reasons, you could look at using backup from within control panel, or optionally look at a third party back up offering if additional capabilities are required.

 

regards

Mark

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Seti75
Copper Contributor
Dec 05, 2018

Hi Mark,

 

thanks for information. Microsoft removed Client Backup feature from Windows Server 2019 Essentials and they don't have replacement for it. I'll use Windows Server 2016 Essentials, it's the only suitable replacement for me now.

 

I've asked Microsoft support today and they have only Azure Backup, SharePoint and OneDrive as backup solutions. And Windows Server 2016 Essentials.

 

Regards

Martin

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    Howard Frazier
    Copper Contributor
    Jul 09, 2021

    Seti75 

    I know this post is pretty old, but I too am looking for the replacement of 'on premise' backup of client computers as was available with Win server 2012 R2 and 2016.   With the Windows Server Essentials Experience, it provided an on-premise method of backing up client computers with a centralized dashboard that displayed backup status, client security status, and client update status.    This solution is ideal for small businesses.   I haven't found any 3rd party solutions that are as elegant and effective.   Many small businesses have insufficient bandwidth to use cloud services for this purpose (especially if they need to restore an entire drive) so an on-premise solution is ideal.

     

    Has anyone found a solution that is a good replacement for this orphaned MS server product?

     

    • Seti75's avatar
      Seti75
      Copper Contributor
      Jul 09, 2021

      Hello Howard Frazier,

       

      I have started to use Veeam Backup & Replication. It is enterprise product, backup is fast, it has server and client backup. I am using it already for 2 years. Community Edition is free, and it is sufficient solution for me.

       

      Regards

      Martin

      • Howard Frazier's avatar
        Howard Frazier
        Copper Contributor
        Jul 09, 2021
        I'm actually evaluating that product right now and I agree there is good potential.

        What it does not appear to provide; ability to monitor security and update status of individual workstations. Is this feature embedded somewhere?

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