Use the following checklist to get started using SQLsafe.
Follow these steps ... | |
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Register the SQL Server instances you want to back up and restore. | |
Deploy Backup Agents to your registered instances. | |
If you want to receive alert notifications through e-mail, configure the e-mail settings. | |
If you want the option to use the InstantRestore feature to restore a database, enable the InstantRestore service. | |
Determine what your backup and recovery strategy will be. | |
Determine whether you will perform manual backups of create policies to automate your backups. | |
Determine which types of compression and encryption are best for your environment. | |
Determine whether you will use log shipping policies as part of your recovery strategy. | |
Ensure that you are able to restore the database. You can perform a full backup or you can test your configuration by running a verify-only backup. To perform a verify-only backup, run the Restore Wizard and select the Verify only option on the Recovery tab. |