Taking the backup of the database is extremely important as it makes to easily restore the files if the database gets corrupt. This is one of the reasons why Database Administrators take the backup of the database. Before taking the backup the DBA takes proper care that the database is consistent and in a healthy state. Taking Backup of the corrupt database will be useless. So, here is a free method by which Exchange Server database can be backed up.
The Windows Server Backup Tool is free software that helps in creating the Exchange Server database file backup manually. So, if your computer has Windows Server backup tool then store the EDB files by following steps
Steps to Backup Exchange Data with WSB Tool
• Start the Windows Server Backup and Move to database
• Right click on the database and select 'Backup Once'
• Select backup type and in configuration settings select custom options to backup
• Add the files, folders and select drive to backup
• Click on Advanced Settings and select VSS Settings
• Click on VSS Full backup
• Specify the destination type where the backup is saved and click Next
• Check details on the confirmation screen and hit the backup button
• The process for the backup will be displayed on the screen.
• Once the files are backed up click on close button and check the folder where .bak files are stored.
So this is the free and easy method to backup files in Exchange Server Database. However, users who feel uncomfortable in WSB can try third-party Exchange Server Mailbox Backup software. An advance tool that store Exchange server email components, messages, attachments, contacts, calendars and restore them too in PST/ EML/ MSG format. Compatible with all the applications the Backup software is a perfect choice. Get it from here https://www.filerepairtools.com/exchange-server-backup.html