Mastering System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 thoroughly addresses the features of the new software, and gives IT professionals what they need to use the tool to back up and recover critical data and monitor processes for Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange Server, and other Microsoft server platforms and non-Microsoft products. It also teaches readers how to set up and deploy SCDPM 2007 and create solid strategies for backing up and recovering data. Included is a thorough coverage of the new DPM Management Shell commands.

• Introduction
• Data Protection Concepts
• Installing DPM
• Using the DPM Administration Console
• Using the DPM Management Shell
• End-User Recovery
• Protecting File Servers
• Protecting Exchange Servers
• Protecting SQL Servers
• Protecting SharePoint Servers
• Protecting Virtual Servers
• Protecting Workstations
• Advanced DPM
• Appendix A: The Bottom Line
• Appendix B: Setting Up a Lab Environment
• Appendix C: A Collection of DPM Best Practices
• Appendix D: Checklists
• Index