Consider backing up the event databases frequently, depending on the volume of audit data you collect and your established disaster recovery strategies. For best results, use the following guidelines:

To back up the event databases:

  1. Use SQL Server Enterprise Manager or Management Studio to take the SQLcompliance database offline. If you cannot take the SQLcompliance database offline, stop the Collection Service.
  2. Use a tool such as IDERA  to perform a full backup, including transaction logs, of the SQLcompliance database.
    For each event database, perform a full backup, including the transaction logs. Each registered SQL Server instance has a corresponding event database. For more information, see Product components and architecture.
  3. Use SQL Server Enterprise Manager or Management Studio to bring the SQLcompliance database online.



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