Add Access Nodes for Exchange Online

Add at least 1 access node for Exchange Online. For high availability (which is recommended for the first full backup), use 2 or more access nodes. Access nodes run backups and other operations.

Note

For modern authentication, you must configure Windows Remote Management (WinRM) settings on the access node for PowerShell operations using the registry key settings below that connect to Azure AD using modern authentication.

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client

Value Name: AllowBasic

Value Type: REG_DWORDValue: 1

Before You Begin

You need the following information:

  • Host name

  • User name and password

  • OS type

Procedure

  1. From the navigation pane, go to Manage > Servers.

    The Servers page appears.

  2. In the upper-right area of the page, click Add server.

    The Add server dialog box appears.

  3. Click Select this method to install software packages on your computer.

  4. Enter the necessary information.

  5. From the Select packages list, select OFFICE365, and then click OK.

  6. Click Install.

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