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How to enable Shadow Copies in Windows Server 2019/2016

How to enable Shadow Copies in Windows Server 2019/2016

How to enable Shadow Copies in Windows Server 2019/2016 To enable Shadow Copies (also known as Volume Shadow Copy) in Windows Server 2019 or 2016, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the File and Storage Services

  1. Log in to your Windows Server 2019/2016 as an administrator.
  2. Open Server Manager.
  3. In the left-hand pane, go to File and Storage Services > Volumes.

Step 2: Access Volume Properties

  1. Locate the volume where you want to enable Shadow Copies (e.g., C:\ or D:\).
  2. Right-click the volume and select Configure Shadow Copies from the context menu.

Step 3: Enable Shadow Copies

  1. In the Shadow Copies window, select the volume from the list.
  2. Click the Enable button.
  3. You will see a prompt asking to confirm enabling Shadow Copies. Click Yes.

Step 4: Configure Shadow Copy Settings

  1. After enabling, click Settings to adjust the configuration:
    • Storage Area Location: Select where the shadow copies will be stored (default is on the same volume).
    • Maximum Size: Set the limit for shadow copy storage. Use No Limit if the volume has sufficient space, or specify a limit if space is a concern.
    • Schedule: Configure the schedule for when Shadow Copies will automatically be created.
  2. Once you've configured the settings, click OK to save them.

Step 5: Test Shadow Copies

  1. Create a test file or folder on the configured volume.
  2. Wait for a scheduled shadow copy or manually create one by clicking Create Now in the Shadow Copies window.
  3. Right-click the test file or folder and select Restore Previous Versions to verify that Shadow Copies are functioning properly.

Notes:

  • Ensure you have enough disk space for shadow copies. By default, 10% of the volume's free space is allocated.
  • Shadow Copies work best for data volumes. Enabling Shadow Copies on system drives (e.g., C:\) may impact performance.
  • Use Shadow Copies for quick restores but always maintain a proper backup strategy for disaster recovery.
If you encounter issues, verify that the Volume Shadow Copy Service is running in Services.msc. situs poker pkv
 

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