Backing up the Hurricane MTA Server

To initiate a backup from the MTA Hurricane Server:

1. Download the Backup Installer
2. Run the installer and edit the file located at:  
   C:\Program Files\Socketlabs\HmsBackup\hmsbackup.exe

Everything is outlined within the config file, however, there are a few items that may want to be reviewed/changed

Remove Exclusions (Optional)

FROM:

// File extensions to exclude from backup.
   "FileExclusions": [
     ".log",
     ".log.xml",
     ".mbin",
     ".tmp"
   ],

   // Directories to exclude from backup.
   "DirectoryExclusions": [
     "suppression"
   ],

TO:

// File extensions to exclude from backup.
   "FileExclusions": [
   ],

   // Directories to exclude from backup.
   "DirectoryExclusions": [
   ],

If you want to save your backup to a File Share

Change OffsitePath From:

// The path to store local backups.
   "OffsitePath": "C:\\Backups"
  

To :

// The path to store local backups.
   "OffsitePath": "\\\\corp.domain.com\\Backups"

3. Once everything is set, execute the below as an admin:

C:\Program Files\SocketLabs\HmsBackup\hmsbackup.exe

 4. Execute the above as a scheduled task at the desired interval to automate your   backup.

 To restore the MTA, please see Restoring Hurricane MTA Server from Backup