Back up an AD LDS instance using Windows Server Backup

1. Click Start , point to Administrative Tools , and then click Backup .
2. On the Action menu, click Backup once .
3. In the Backup Once Wizard, click Different options , and then click Next .
4. Click Custom , and then click Next .
5. Select the volume that contains the AD LDS database and log files.
6. Complete the wizard to begin the backup operation.