back Up mailbox and public folder databases in exchange 2003

To back up Exchange Server databases:

• Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Backup.
• If you are using the wizard, select the option to Back up selected files, drives, or network data. If you are not using the wizard, click the Backup page.
• Navigate to the Microsoft Exchange Server node.
• Expand the Microsoft Exchange Server node to list the Exchange servers available for backup.
• Expand the entry for the server you wish to back up.
• Check Microsoft Information Store.

(This backs up all of the mailbox and public folder data on the Exchange server.You do not have to select individual database files. You do not even have to know the file locations. Exchange Server online backup automatically finds the correct files. When you restore a backup, Exchange Server automatically restores files to their correct locations, even if locations have been changed since the backup was taken.)

• Under Backup media or file name, click Browse, and select a location to store your backup.
• Click Start Backup, and then click Start Backup again.