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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.

Why should

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you specify a name or description?

You are required to enter a unique name for each policy.

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 policy action should

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you choose?

Choose the action that best reflects how you want to use this policy. You have multiple options in this section:

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