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Colm
Asked: 2011-01-22 11:05:00 +0800 CST

How to use Bitlocker encryption with Windows Server 2008R2 native disk backup

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I'm looking to use BitLocker encryption on my backup disks, used with the native Windows Server backup feature, in 2008R2 server.

I'm using BitLocker on all the drives in the system, but the backup drive is not visible in Windows Explorer (which I know is by design) nor is it visible in the BitLocker console. I've looked here, and on the web, and don't seem to be able to find an answer. Any suggestions would be most welcome.

windows encryption bitlocker windows-server-2008-r2

1 Answers

  1. Use Disk Management to assign a drive letter (not necessary, though much easier than alternatives; also can be done via diskpart). Use the normal BitLocker GUIs or manage-bde to enable BL.

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