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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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Once you define some policy settings, click NEXT to select your databases.