Windows Server 2019 Standard 1809 - where is Windows Backup?

[itepe]

Hello everyone!

I've installed WS2019 STD. Works fine, almost...

After added Windows Server Backup feature, backup still is unavailable like you can see in the attachment.

What happened? What I make incorrect?

Please help me.

Thank's!

Kris

[#2]

Hi Kris,

Try removing the feature, reboot, then add the Windows Backup feature again and see if that helps.

I performed a vanilla installation of Windows Server 2019, and found that Windows Server Backup is already installed and functioning, even though it appears that the feature is not installed (see image).

Possibly a bug in the Windows build?

[#3]

Hi Gerardo!

Thank you for your answer!

I tried this procedure before, but without success. I've check system settings and in a Windows Security center Backup settings is empty too (it is not possible edit settings):

My Windows 2019 I have from offical partner's site.

So, looks like a bug, but I wan to know experts opinion before I open support ticket.

What you think?

EDIT:

I've installed Hyper-V feature and installed the same ISO image as g auest machine - Windows Backup is available without added role... I'm a bit confused.

So, I have only way to resolve this issue: reinstall Windows Server 2019 STD. It's weak 😕

Kris

[#4]

Hi Kris,

You won't find Windows Server Backup in the Settings app, it is found in Windows Administrative Tools as a separate application.

Another thing to try, run PowerShell as administrator and type:

Get-WindowsFeature *backup*

 

 This should show if Server Backup is actually installed.

Cheers.

EDIT: ignore my PowerShell cmdlet- it shows as available in Windows 2019, but is still installed as per my previous post. Yes, obviously a bug. 

[#5]

Hi Gerardo!

Thank you for your engagement! You're right - Windows Server Backup feature already installed, but not usable 😕

So, I installed Hyper-V role and installed WIndows Server 2019 as virtual machine (from the same image) and... Windows backup are available! (LOL).

Finally, I've reinstalled whole server - right now WIndows Backup are available in Server manager, but for perform backup I must add backup feature. Initial backup was performed, this night Windows will be updated as I planed.

Tomorrow let you know about effect.

Many thank's!

Kris

[#6]

Did you check Eventlog for any errors?

[#7 · Accepted solution]

No, no errors! So I didn't find correct solution. Finally, I reinstal server again and Windows Backup are avaiable.
Thanku you very much for yours assist and help!

BR
Krzysztof vel. itepe

[#8]

already  install but don't show in tools ?

[#9]

@ieblit 

I uninstalled the feature, rebooted the server. Reinstalled the backup and  network load balancing feature and now the backup feature is on.

[#10]

@Vanishingpride

"and network load balancing feature" that's it. many thanks

[#11]

awkward :S it works, thanks

[#12]

Worked for me too, No Windows Server Backup and added Network Load Balancing Feature and it worked!!! Thanks for the tip! MS should fix this!

[#13]

Tried Every network load balancing installation....Nothing worked...Windows server backup is showing in the tools but not installed.