CodeTwo Backup for Exchange is a software solution designed to create independent backups of Microsoft Exchange Server data. It enables organizations to back up mailboxes and public folders from on‑premises Exchange environments to storage locations under their control. The software supports granular restore operations and long‑term data retention, allowing recovery of individual items without relying on native Exchange backup mechanisms.

Key Features

Mailbox Backup Protects Exchange mailbox data.

• Emails, folders, and message metadata
• Supports user and shared mailboxes

Public Folder Backup Backs up Exchange public folders.

• Preserves folder hierarchy and permissions
• Suitable for large folder structures

Granular Restore Capabilities Restores specific data items.

• Single email or folder recovery
• Point‑in‑time restores

Flexible Storage Destinations Allows full control over backup storage.

• Local disks or network shares
• No dependency on cloud storage

Backup Scheduling and Automation Automates backup operations.

• Configurable backup intervals
• Policy‑based retention control

Data Access Outside Exchange Allows access to backed‑up data independently.

• Data browsing without live Exchange connection
• Supports audits and compliance needs

Reporting and Logging Provides backup visibility.

• Job status reports
• Error tracking and diagnostics

Benefits

Independent Data Protection Enhances protection beyond native Exchange tools.

• Separate backup copies
• Protection against accidental deletion or corruption

Precise Recovery Options Improves recovery efficiency.

• Restore only required items
• Reduces downtime during recovery

Retention Control Supports organization‑defined data retention.

• Long‑term storage options
• Retention independent of Exchange policies

Operational Stability Improves resilience of Exchange environments.

• Faster recovery from failures
• Reduced impact of administrative errors