Objective

Backup set and data needs to be moved to run on a new server. With the latest versions of the OBM this is much easier than previously. The below steps just need to be carried out. Whereas before the next backup would be a full backup if the file paths has changed, now the OBM will scan all possible sources and see the data has moved and continue with incremental backups.

Solution:

Moving the OBM/Updating Backup Sets

1. Install  the OBM on the new server

2. If possible, copy these files from the old server  %UserProfile%\.obm and place in the same location on the new server, This step is not vital but will stop the prompting for the encryption key everytime you change ownsership of a backup set

3. On The new server, open the OBM and go to backup sets, turn on the schedule for the required set

4. You will be prompted to confirm you want to take ownership of the set - select yes

5. Repeat this for all required backup sets, in the backup sets page you should now notice the ownership has changed to current server