Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials Overview

Devices

Devices is broken down into two different groups.  You have Computers and Servers.  Each presents you with various bits of information about the computer/server and the Tasks vary between the two.

The primary window provides you with a quick view of the Hostname, Status, Description, Backup Status, Update Status, Security Status, Alerts, and Group Policy.

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When no device is selected, the right window presents:

  • Client computer backup tasks
  • How do I connect computers to the server?
  • Implement Group Policy/Modify Group Policy

When a computer is highlighted the right window presents:

  • View the computer properties
  • Start a backup for the computer
  • Restore files or folders for the computer
  • Customize Backup for the computing
  • Remove the computer

When a Server is highlighted the right window presents:

  • View the server properties
  • Start a backup for the server
  • Restore files or folders for the server
  • Customize Backup for the server

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