backup for system database

  • should i take scheduled backup for the system database, and what is the advantages?

  • Simple answer: Yes.

    Advantages: You will be able to recover critical info such as Logins, Jobs, configuration.

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  • which types of backups will be perform, and what is strategy for all sys db

  • Strategy is simple - regular full backups so that when/if something happens, you don't have to recreate your logins, permissions, settings, jobs, SSIS packages, job history, backup history from scratch.

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  • Dhirju (12/9/2011)


    which types of backups will be perform, and what is strategy for all sys db

    Considerations for Backing Up the master Database

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms191488.aspx

    Considerations for Backing Up the model and msdb Databases

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms188274.aspx

  • thanks 2 all 😀

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