Is there an internal backup within Exchange? I want to make sure there is not anything backing up Exchange at the same time our regular backup is running. I have checked the backup under system tool and we do not have anything in place or scheduled. Thanks

Hi,No, Exchange doesn't take backup itself automatically.You need to run backup job manually for Exchange database backup or need to setup a scheduled backup job to run regularly at scheduled time...Amit Tank | MVP - Exchange | MCITP:EMA MCSA:M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com

Amit, So I would need to use the System Tools backup or a Third party backup? There is nothing in exchange to set a backup job? Thanks

Yes,absolutely perfect.... :)Either ntbackup or any third party backup software...Amit Tank | MVP - Exchange | MCITP:EMA MCSA:M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com

You can find companies listedin article below who offer services and applications to back up and archive Exchange Server 2007 data.Exchange Server 2007 Partners: Back-up and Archivehttp://www.microsoft.com/exchange/partners/2007/backup.mspxAlso you can find solution form microsoft:Using Backup to Back Up and Restore Exchange Datahttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa998870.aspx Protecting Exchange data with Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM)http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2008/03/19/448477.aspxRegards,Xiu