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The General tab of the SQL Safe Backup Policy Wizard allows you to specify the basic properties of the backup policy.
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Both the name and description will appear in the status messages for your policies. Using a meaningful name and description will allow you to more easily identify problems when they occur. For example, consider specifying a description that will help you later choose the correct backup to restore during a disaster recovery situation.
Which format should you choose to perform your backup?
Depending on the needs of the backup policy. The option to select between SQL Safe file format and native SQL Server file format is available. The Format option provides two options, "SQL Safe" and "SQL Server". By default, SQL Safe option is selected.
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For native SQL Server file format select "SQL Server". For SQL Safe file format, which is compatible with InstantRestore, select "SQL Safe". |
Which policy action should you choose?
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If you choose to use the SQL Safe Backup Agent, policy data files will be stored by default at C:\Program Files\IDERA\SQL Safe\PolicyData. You can change these settings by going to the Policy Data tab on the management console preferences and selecting or creating the folder directory where you want to store these files. |
Once you define some policy settings, click NEXT to select your databases.