SQLBackupAndFTP has an option to backup all non-system databases. This is useful as it would automatically add all the new databases added after the backup job was created. Continue reading How to exclude databases from a backup job in SQLBackupAndFTP
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How to backup SQL Server to UNC Path
If you have limited access to SQL Server’s file system, getting the .bak file back may be an issue. In this case, you can send database backup to some network folder if both you and the SQL Server have access to it.
We will show how to do it with SQLBackupAndFTP. Continue reading How to backup SQL Server to UNC Path
How to backup multiple servers
This article is an easy step-by-step tutorial and it will explain how to easily backup multiple servers and the databases that you want while using SQLBackupAndFTP.
Cannot perform a differential backup because current backup does not exist
“Cannot perform a differential backup for database, because a current database backup does not exist” is not a common error, which is why you might have a hard time finding a solution or an answer to it.
This is why we have written an article to explain why this is happening and how to resolve this problem. Click to find out more details! Continue reading Cannot perform a differential backup because current backup does not exist
Backup SQL Server Database from command line with SQLBackupAndFTP version 10 or earlier
One of the most important operations and tasks that need to be performed on a database is the backup process.
In this sense, you can prompt to backup a SQL Server database from the command line using SQLBackupAndFTP version 10 or earlier with some additional parameters, which are also passed in the command terminal.
Continue reading Backup SQL Server Database from command line with SQLBackupAndFTP version 10 or earlierHow to backup a SQL Server database to NAS drive
Backing up your database is one of the most important tasks a DBA should have set. There are multiple options in terms of backing up a database, for instance, you could backup a SQL Server database to NAS drives.
If you prefer this option or if your organization requires you that you backup your databases on your local network then you can count on SQLBackupAndFTP to assist you with this and make the job much easier!
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How to verify SQL Server backup files after backup
One of the most often made assumptions is that if you have made a backup of your database, your data is safe.
Unfortunately, this is not true, and I’ll explain why, but don’t forget to verify SQL Server backup files after backup!
SQLBackupAndFTP allows you to do this, in order to be absolutely sure that indeed, your data is safe!
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How to encrypt SQL server backups
Make sure to encrypt SQL Server backups in order to add another level of security to your data.
Adding this option to your backups is extremely easy with the help of the Encryption option in SQLBackupAndFTP.
Read the short tutorial in this article below to encrypt your backups.
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How to get SQL Server backup email notification
Ever needed to know if your backup job has finished successfully or has encountered any issues?
Would you like to get from SQL Server backup email notification to let you know if your task has successfully finished or not?
Read this article to find out how to do this, really easy with the help of SQLBackupAndFTP
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