How can I setup Scheduled Windows server backups to a drive with bitlocker enabled

Jason Gough 0 Reputation points
2024-07-01T14:54:54.06+00:00

Hi,

The issue is that when you use Windows server backup to run a scheduled full backup of the server it wants to format the drive for exclusive use as a backup drive. In doing so the system no longer sees the drive by a drive letter. So even that I know that Bitlocker is working fine it cant encrypt the drive once Windows backup has done it.

So how can I run scheduled full backups of the server whilst using bitlocker on the drives?.

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  1. Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 33,301 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-07-03T02:48:57.83+00:00

    Hi Jason,

    Hope you're doing well.

    1. Choose a backup software that is compatible with your server environment and supports BitLocker-encrypted drives.
    2. Set the schedule within the backup software to specify when the full backup should occur. This could be daily, weekly, or at other intervals based on your requirements.
    3. Ensure that the backup destination has sufficient storage space to accommodate the full backup.
    4. Test the backup process to verify that it is working correctly and that the restored data is intact.

    Best Regards,

    Ian Xue

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  2. Jason Gough 0 Reputation points
    2024-07-03T16:16:24.45+00:00

    I have gone for a usb drive with Hardware encryption, that seems to be fine.

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