Learn how to backup a database using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and what are the different types and methods of backups available.

Databases are the backbone of any application, storing everything from customer records to transactions, inventory data, and more. Because data is so critical, protecting it from loss or corruption is ...

SQL database backups come in various forms, each serving a specific purpose in data protection. Understanding the different types of backups helps you select the best option for your specific needs.

Here, Knowledge Center contributor Brent Ozar outlines seven actions database administrators can perform to build a sound database backup and recovery strategy.

Quickstart: Backup and restore a SQL Server database with SSMS [!INCLUDE SQL Server] In this quickstart, you create a new database, take a full backup of it, and then restore it. For a more detailed ...

If you've never backed up your MySQL or MariaDB databases, now's the time. Jack Wallen shows you how to back up that data and restore it, in case your website has met an untimely demise.

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