Windows Server 2022 Backup and Disaster Recovery

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Windows Server 2022 Backup and Disaster Recovery

In this lab, you’ll practice configuring Windows Server backups. When finished, you’ll have a setup with scheduled and manual backups, a remote backup destination, and experience restoring files and system states using the recovery wizard.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Oct 21, 2025

Duration

1h 15m

Challenge

Install and Set up Windows Server Backup

To start the lab, you’ll install Windows Server Backup, tune its performance, and configure a remote shared folder as the backup destination. These steps ensure efficient backups and enhance data security by storing backups offsite.
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Schedule and Perform Backup Operations

In this challenge, you’ll configure a backup schedule and perform a manual backup using Windows Server Backup. Scheduled backups provide regular protection, while manual backups ensure flexibility for on-demand data safeguarding.
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Restore Files and System States from Backup

To finish off, you’ll use the Windows Server Backup Recovery Wizard to restore deleted files. You’ll simulate data loss, perform a recovery, and validate the restored files to ensure data continuity and integrity.
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The Last Challenge

Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

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