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Backup Script for DPM 2010 – Originally posted By jdafonte, 20 Sep 2011

jdafonte - Does anyone have a sample backup script for DPM 2010?

I am trying to present replays to the DPM server to back them up to tape then delete the replay.

bmiddaugh - Check the Knowledge Center: http://kc.compellent.com/Published%20Documents/SAN-Based%20Backup%20and%20Recovery%20with%20Microsoft%20Data%20Protection%20Manager%20and%20Compellent%20Storage%20Center.pdf

On page 40 of this document: PowerShell Script: CreateShadowCopy.ps1

This script can be used for taking snapshots in a SAN recovery on a DPM 2007/2010 implementation. Copy and paste the script contents below into a file and name it CreateShadowCopy.ps1. This file should be saved to the BIN directory of your Microsoft DPM installation. (ex. C:\Program Files\Microsoft DPM\DPM\bin\)