Windows Server Backup

Article
2018-05-31

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

About the Windows Server Backup API: Overview of the Windows Server Backup API.
About the Cloud Backup Provider API: Overview of the Cloud Backup Provider API.
Windows Server Backup API Reference: Documentation of Windows Server Backup API elements.
Cloud Backup Provider API Reference: Documentation of Cloud Backup Provider API elements.