Windows Server Backup
Purpose
The Windows Server Backup feature automatically backs up and restores application data.
Windows Server Backup also provides registry keys and APIs that:
- Allow your application to appear in the Recovery Wizard as a separately recoverable item.
- Allow your cloud backup provider to report its status in the Windows Server Backup Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in.
Developer audience
The Windows Server Backup API is designed for C and C++ developers.
Run-time requirements
The Windows Server Backup API requires Windows Server 2008.
The Cloud Backup Provider API in Windows Server Backup requires Windows Server 2012.
In this section
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
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Overview of the Windows Server Backup API. | |
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Overview of the Cloud Backup Provider API. | |
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Documentation of Windows Server Backup API elements. | |
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Documentation of Cloud Backup Provider API elements. |
Additional resources
The Windows Server Backup API libraries and header files are available in the Windows Server Backup SDK, which you can download at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=140442.
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Build date: 10/27/2012
