What is included in AOMEI Centralized Backupper Server & Devices?

Central Console – Remotely manage backups for all networked Windows computers
System Backup – Protects Windows system drives on PCs and servers
Disk Backup – Images complete disks or selected partitions automatically
File Backup/Sync – Scheduled file and folder protection with filter options
Core Capacity – Backs up Microsoft SQL Server 2005 through 2019
Important – VMware and Hyper-V virtual machine backup not included

What are the main benefits of AOMEI Centralized Backupper Server & Devices?

AOMEI Centralized Backupper Server & Devices is a central management console that controls AOMEI Backupper agents on Windows servers and workstations across the local network. It is the edition for mixed environments, because one product covers both server endpoints and PC endpoints from a single dashboard.

One Dashboard – No separate backup configuration on each machine
Mixed Coverage – Servers and workstations protected under one license
Remote Deployment – Install client agents over LAN without desk visits
Network Storage – Store images centrally on NAS or shares
Scheduled Automation – Backup tasks run unattended on defined schedules
Central Restore – Recover failed clients directly from the console

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What does AOMEI Centralized Backupper Server & Devices do?

It lets an administrator create, schedule, and monitor backup jobs for every Windows computer in the LAN from one console instead of configuring each machine individually. The console pushes tasks to AOMEI Backupper agent software installed on the client machines, covering system backup, disk backup, partition backup, file backup, file sync, and Microsoft SQL Server backup. Partition backup handles NTFS and FAT32 natively, while ReFS, Ext2/3, and exFAT volumes are captured in sector-by-sector mode. In practice this means one IT person can keep system images of an office full of PCs plus the file server current without walking to a single desk.

What is the difference between the Devices, Server, and Server & Devices editions?

The software functions are identical across all three editions; only the licensing scope differs. The Devices edition licenses Windows PC endpoints, the Server edition licenses machines running Windows Server, and Server & Devices covers both endpoint types under one license. If your network contains even one Windows Server machine alongside regular workstations, Server & Devices is the edition that protects everything without buying a second product.

Where does AOMEI Centralized Backupper store backups?

According to the official user manual, backup images created through the central console are saved to network locations such as a network share or NAS, not to local drives of the client machines. This is a deliberate design: keeping all images on one central storage target means a failed workstation can be restored even if its own disk is dead. Before deploying, plan enough capacity on your NAS or file share, because system and disk images from many endpoints accumulate there. The backup scheme settings can automatically delete old backups to keep that storage under control.

Can it back up Microsoft SQL Server databases?

Yes, the console can back up Microsoft SQL Server databases on any connected client, with official support for SQL Server versions 2005 through 2019. Backups can run as scheduled full or differential jobs, and the SQL backup settings include optional encryption plus three selectable compression levels (none, normal, high). For a small company running an accounting or ERP database on SQL Server, this removes the need for separate database backup scripts. Restores are triggered from the same console, which shortens recovery when a database becomes corrupted.

How are client computers added and managed?

The console detects available computers in the LAN automatically and can remotely install the client agent using administrator credentials, or you can add machines manually by IP address or NetBIOS name. Clients in different subnets can be managed by enabling IP Segments Management in the settings and defining the legal IP ranges to scan. Agents can also be uninstalled remotely from the console, so the full client lifecycle is handled without visiting each machine. Grouping controlled computers lets you apply one backup task to a whole department at once.

What technical limitations should users know before buying?

AOMEI Centralized Backupper manages physical Windows machines only; agentless backup of VMware ESXi or Hyper-V virtual machines is not included and is handled by the separate AOMEI Cyber Backup product. There are no agents for macOS or Linux endpoints, so mixed-OS networks need an additional tool for non-Windows machines. Backup destinations are limited to network storage, which means a working share or NAS is a practical requirement, and console and clients must be reachable over the LAN. If your environment is mostly virtualized, evaluate AOMEI Cyber Backup instead of this product.

Frequently asked questions about AOMEI Centralized Backupper Server & Devices

Which Windows versions can be protected?

Official documentation lists support for Windows client systems from XP through current desktop versions and Windows Server releases from 2003 through 2022, including Small Business Server editions. Both 32-bit and 64-bit systems, MBR and GPT disks, and UEFI boot are supported.

Is the management console licensed separately from the client agents?

No, according to AOMEI the price already includes the license for the central management console and the agent installations used on the client computers. You install the console on one Windows PC or server and deploy agents to the endpoints covered by your plan.

Can backups be restored to a different machine?

Yes, restores are started from the central console, and because images are stored on network storage they remain available even if the original computer's disk has failed. This makes the product usable for replacing a dead workstation, not only for rolling back files.