> -----Original Message----- > From: Knutsen, Vicki [mailto:vickik@xxxxxxxxxxx] > Subject: [exchangelist] RE: Veritas Backup with Exchange Agent > > 1)Use Open File option if available, otherwise back up open files > Never > If closed within _____ seconds > With a lock > Without a lock > > Should one of these be checked since I am also backing up > other systems at > the same time as the Exchange Server? With a lock. You aren't backing up System State at the same time as Exchange are you? > And will any of these options affect the Exchange backup? No. The Exchange Agent knows what to do. Which is why you have so few options on the Exchange options screen and, unless you have a reason to do otherwise (i.e. Michael B. Smith or Mark Fugatt tells you so), leave the defaults alone. HTH Webster