Preparing for Backup and Recovery

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 will reach end of support on January 9, 2018. To stay supported, you will need to upgrade. For more information, see Resources to help you upgrade your Office 2007 servers and clients.

Office Communications Server 2007 stores the data and settings required for operation and use. In the event that one or more services become unavailable to users, the backed up data and settings must be available to bring the service back online in a timely manner. To back up the required data and settings, use the information in this section, to complete the tasks that are relevant to your deployment, including the following:

• Understanding your backup requirements and options

• Planning for backup and restoration