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Configure backup for home computers
You can customize the backup of each of your home computers from the Windows Home Server Console.
Note: After you install the Windows Home Server Connector to the home computer all hard drive volumes on the home computer are automatically backed up each night.
To configure backup for a computer:
1 in the system tray.
2Log on to the Windows Home Server Console.
3Click the Computers & Backup tab.
4Complete the Backup Configuration Wizard to choose the volumes you want to back up and the folders you want to exclude from the backup.
You can adjust the period of time when automatic backups and maintenance are performed. The period of time that you choose should be a time when your home computers are normally not being used. The time period must be a least one hour long and can be up to 23 hours long. The default settings are Start Time: 12:00 AM and End Time: 6:00 AM.