{"id":62591,"date":"2022-04-29T09:28:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T16:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/?p=62591"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:01:10","slug":"backup-windows-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/backup-windows-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Back Up Your Windows Server With Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage and MSP360"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-105609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/bb-bh-How-to-Back-Up-Your-Windows-Server-With-Backblaze-B2-Cloud-Storage-and-MSP360.png\" alt=\"How to Back Up Your Windows Server With Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage and MSP360\" width=\"1440\" height=\"820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/bb-bh-How-to-Back-Up-Your-Windows-Server-With-Backblaze-B2-Cloud-Storage-and-MSP360.png 1440w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/bb-bh-How-to-Back-Up-Your-Windows-Server-With-Backblaze-B2-Cloud-Storage-and-MSP360-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/bb-bh-How-to-Back-Up-Your-Windows-Server-With-Backblaze-B2-Cloud-Storage-and-MSP360-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/bb-bh-How-to-Back-Up-Your-Windows-Server-With-Backblaze-B2-Cloud-Storage-and-MSP360-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/bb-bh-How-to-Back-Up-Your-Windows-Server-With-Backblaze-B2-Cloud-Storage-and-MSP360-560x319.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"bzdropcap\">While Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage is a popular backup service for SQL, Exchange, Linux, and Mac servers, most of our customers run Windows servers. In general, almost 75% of servers globally run Windows as their primary operating system. And backing up your server is an essential task to protect your business from an on-premises data disaster, like a ransomware attack or natural disaster.<\/p>\n<p>Server backup doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. In fact, you can check it off your to-do list in a matter of minutes by utilizing the seamless joint solution from Backblaze and our featured integration partner, MSP360 (formerly CloudBerry Lab).<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll walk through step-by-step instructions for configuring backups for single Windows servers or multiple Windows servers with MSP360 and Backblaze B2. Read on, and you can have backups configured today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"abstract\" style=\"line-height: 1.8; margin: 24px 12px; padding: 24px 12px 10px 12px;\">\n<h4>Get Your Guide to Server Backup<\/h4>\n<p>There are lots of things to consider when you\u2019re creating a solid server backup strategy. Use our guide to learn how to safeguard your server data with backups that preserve your information in case of disaster.<\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-b51a9c27-95b9-4e23-89bf-f88fbd8ec548\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-b51a9c27-95b9-4e23-89bf-f88fbd8ec548\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-b51a9c27-95b9-4e23-89bf-f88fbd8ec548\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/2832298\/b51a9c27-95b9-4e23-89bf-f88fbd8ec548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-b51a9c27-95b9-4e23-89bf-f88fbd8ec548\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/2832298\/b51a9c27-95b9-4e23-89bf-f88fbd8ec548.png\" alt=\"Get the Server Backup Ebook\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(2832298, 'b51a9c27-95b9-4e23-89bf-f88fbd8ec548', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>About MSP360 Backup<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSP360<\/a> was established in 2011 and has over 450,000 users. It\u2019s the #1 backup software for managed service providers (MSPs) but it\u2019s also widely used by small and medium-sized businesses and their IT departments.<\/p>\n<p>While MSP360 also offers remote desktop and remote monitoring and management solutions, there are two primary products for backing up Windows servers. If you have just one server to back up, CloudBerry Backup is a great solution. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/backup\/windows\/server.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CloudBerry Backup<\/a> for Windows Server protects your backups with advanced encryption and provides ransomware protection. You can perform image-based backups and bare-metal recovery. If you have multiple servers, or if you need centralized monitoring and job management, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/managed-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSP360 Managed Backup Service (MBS)<\/a>. With Backblaze as your cloud storage provider and MSP360 as your backup software for Windows server backup, you\u2019ll have easy and affordable set-it-and-forget-it protection for your business.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Back Up a Single Windows Server With Backblaze B2 and MSP360 Using CloudBerry Backup<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can quickly and easily get started with Backblaze B2 and MSP360 with our online onboarding tool, which walks you through the process of setting up both accounts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/business-serverbackup-create.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and fill out the form for \u201cSingle Server.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The CloudBerry Backup software will automatically download. You\u2019ll have 15 days to try out the software and when you\u2019re ready to purchase, you can learn more about pricing and licenses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/backup\/windows\/server.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. Note that the Windows server edition has a 1TB storage limit; if you need more storage than that, you will need to upgrade to the Ultimate edition.<\/li>\n<li>Next, set up your Backblaze B2 account by logging in <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.backblaze.com\/user_signin.htm?hopto=user_signin.htm.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and verifying your phone number.<\/li>\n<li>Click on App Keys and then click on the link that reads \u201cAdd a New Application Key.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-105610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-1024x978.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-1024x978.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-300x287.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-768x734.png 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-1536x1468.png 1536w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-560x535.png 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360.png 1709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>You can then enter a name for the key and click on the button that says &#8220;Create New Key.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-105611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key-560x376.jpg 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key.jpg 1185w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>When you have the Key ID and the Application Key, be sure to copy them and keep both of these in a safe location.<br \/>\n<strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> If you lose the Application Key, you will need to create another Application Key. <strong>The new Key that you create will invalidate the old one.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_105612\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105612\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image8.jpg 900w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image8-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image8-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image8-560x249.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-105612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Once you close this window, the current Application Key will not display again and you will need both of these numbers to set up your MSP360 account.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Now, open your CloudBerry Backup application (assuming you have already installed it). Click on the \u201cFiles\u201d button to start setting up your backup plan. (If you want to perform an image backup, you can follow similar steps to do so, but you will need to purchase a license first, as the free trial version does not support it.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-105613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image4-1024x540.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image4-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image4-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image4-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image4-1536x811.png 1536w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image4-560x296.png 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image4.png 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>The next window will have \u201cLocal or Cloud Backup\u201d selected. Click \u201cNext.\u201d Then, click the link to \u201cAdd New Storage Account.\u201d A cloud storage selector will pop up. Choose one of the Backblaze B2 options as your storage target. If you would like to utilize <a href=\"\/blog\/whats-the-diff-full-incremental-differential-and-synthetic-full-backups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">synthetic full backups<\/a>, which are highly recommended, you will want to choose the S3-compatible option as that feature requires the Backblaze S3 Compatible API.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-105614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image9-1024x765.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image9-1024x765.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image9-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image9-768x574.png 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image9-260x195.png 260w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image9-560x419.png 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image9.png 1259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Enter a display name. If you have copied your Key ID and Application Key, you can enter them now. Then, in the \u201cBucket Name\u201d dropdown, you can create a new bucket and assign a name to it. Click the \u201cOK\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-105615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image2-762x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"762\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image2-762x1024.png 762w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image2-223x300.png 223w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image2-768x1033.png 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image2-560x753.png 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image2.png 865w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Now that you\u2019ve created a connection between MSP360 Backup and Backblaze B2, you just have to follow the steps of the backup plan wizard to back up your Windows server. You can find out more about these options by viewing our complete <a href=\"https:\/\/help.backblaze.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360022509253-Quickstart-Guide-for-Server-Backup-with-B2-and-CloudBerry-Standalone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quickstart Guide for Single Server Backup with Backblaze B2 and MSP360<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>How to Back Up Multiple Windows Servers With Backblaze B2 and MSP360 Using Managed Backup Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Our online onboarding tool (linked below) will walk you through the process of setting up both Backblaze B2 and MSP360 accounts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/business-serverbackup-create.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and fill out the form for \u201cMultiple Servers.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Next, set up your Backblaze B2 account by logging in <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.backblaze.com\/user_signin.htm?hopto=user_signin.htm.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and verifying your phone number.<\/li>\n<li>Click on App Keys and then click on the link that reads \u201cAdd A New Application Key.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-105610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-1024x978.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-1024x978.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-300x287.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-768x734.png 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-1536x1468.png 1536w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360-560x535.png 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/App-Keys-B2-MSP360.png 1709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>You can then enter a name for the Key and click on the button that says &#8220;Create New Key.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-105611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key-560x376.jpg 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CloudBerry-App-Key.jpg 1185w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>When you have the Key ID and the Application Key, be sure to copy them and keep both of these in a safe location.<br \/>\n<strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> If you lose the Application Key, you will need to create another Application Key. <strong>The new key that you create will invalidate the old one.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_105612\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105612\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image8.jpg 900w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image8-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image8-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image8-560x249.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-105612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Once you close this window, the current Application Key will not display again and you will need both of these numbers to set up your MSP360 account.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Now, check your email for an automated message from MSP360 with your log in credentials and a link to the MBS Control Panel. The subject line of this email is \u201cManaged Backup Service Login Information.\u201d Click the link in the email to access the MSP360 Admin Console and log in with the credentials provided to you in the email. You can learn more about MBS versions, features, and pricing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/managed-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Add B2 Cloud Storage as the target for your server backups. Click on \u201cStorage,\u201d select \u201cStorage Accounts,\u201d and choose Backblaze B2.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-105616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image11-1024x653.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image11-1024x653.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image11-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image11-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image11-560x357.png 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image11.png 1193w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Enter a display name. If you have copied your Key ID and Application Key, you can enter them now.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-105617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image10-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image10-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image10-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image10-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image10-560x348.jpg 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image10.jpg 1126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Then create a new bucket and assign a name to it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-105618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image5-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image5-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image5-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image5-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image5-560x383.jpg 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image5.jpg 1185w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>You can then click on \u201cUsers\u201d and select your user to allow them to use your B2 Cloud Storage bucket.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-105619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image3-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image3-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image3-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image3-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image3-560x383.jpg 560w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image3.jpg 1185w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can now download and install the MSP360 client on your server. This will install a free, fully functional 15-day trial for your use. Now that you\u2019ve created a connection between MSP360 Backup and Backblaze B2, you just have to follow the steps of the backup plan wizard to back up your Windows server. You can find out more about these options by viewing our complete <a href=\"https:\/\/help.backblaze.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360022316134-Quickstart-Guide-for-Server-Backup-with-B2-and-MSP360-MBS-formerly-CloudBerry-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quickstart Guide for Multiple Server Backup with Backblaze B2 and MSP360<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Why You Should Choose Backblaze B2 and MSP360 to Back Up Your Windows Server<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In short, there are four main reasons you should choose Backblaze B2 and MSP360 to back up your Windows servers: flexibility, control, cost, and a fast, self-serve setup.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> MSP360 has loads of options to help you customize what part of your Windows server you\u2019re backing up, where it\u2019s going, and how it gets there. Back up selected folders, include and exclude specific file types, exclude files that are greater than a specific size\u2014it\u2019s up to you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control:<\/strong> You also have control over encryption, scheduling, and a host of other options to help tailor your Windows server backup. MSP360\u2019s robust support of cloud storage services makes it a natural integration for Backblaze B2.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> While you need to purchase a separate license for MSP360\u2019s backup application, you\u2019ll find that the cost of MSP360 plus Backblaze\u2019s extremely affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/cloud-storage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B2 Cloud Storage<\/a> at $6\/TB per month is still more cost-effective than other all-in-one solutions. By choosing Backblaze B2 as your cloud storage target for MSP360\u2019s client application, you\u2019ll save up to 75% over the cost of Amazon S3, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fast, Self-serve Setup:<\/strong> Most users can get set up in under 30 minutes on their own using our Quickstart Guides. If you need help getting set up, you can always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/b2\/contact-sales.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=server-backup&amp;utm_content=linked-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact our Sales team<\/a> for additional support, but be sure to check out our Quickstart Guides first (for single server backup or multiple server backup with Backblaze B2 and MSP360).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once your backup plan is in place, you can sleep easier at night knowing your Windows server is protected from a data disaster\u2014all without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><br \/>Editor\u2019s Note: This post refers to past pricing; please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/cloud-storage\/pricing\">Backblaze Pricing Comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Server backup doesn\u2019t need to be complicated. 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