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• Agent for Microsoft SQL Server
• Legal Notices
• Arcserve Product References
• Contact Arcserve
• Documentation Changes
• Introducing the Agent
  • Introduction
  • Architectural Overview
  • How the Agent Works
    • How a Backup Request Works
    • How a Restore Request Works
    • How Data Flows During Backup
    • Agent Services
    • Access Requirements
    • Backup and Restore Options
  • Microsoft SQL - Arcserve Backup Compatibility Matrix
  • Agent Activity Log
  • Online Backup of SAP R/3 Databases
  • Agent for Arcserve Database
• Installing the Agent
  • Installation Prerequisites
    • Basic Prerequisites
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, and 2012 Cluster Environment Prerequisites
  • Installation Considerations
  • Install the Agent
    • Install the Agent in a Standard Microsoft SQL Server Environment
    • Install the Agent in a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or Later Cluster Environment
  • Post-Installation Procedures
    • Configure Backup and Restore Parameters for the Agent for Microsoft SQL Server Using the Central Agent Admin
    • Configure Backup and Restore Parameters for the Agent for Microsoft SQL Server Using the Backup Agent Admin
  • How to Uninstall the Arcserve Backup Agent for Microsoft SQL
• Backing Up Microsoft SQL Server Databases
  • Backup Overview
    • Backup Manager Agent Options
      • Agent Options (Database Level)
      • Agent Options (Global Options)
        • Backup Method Options
        • Database Subset
        • Log Truncation Options
        • Database Consistency Check (DBCC) Options
        • Other Options
  • Dynamic and Explicit Job Packaging
    • Dynamic Job Packaging
    • Mark Objects for Dynamic Job Packaging
    • Explicit Job Packaging
    • Mark Objects for Explicit Job Packaging
  • Back Up a Database
• Restoring Microsoft SQL Server Databases
  • Restore Options
    • Restore Types
    • Log Point-in-Time Restore Options
    • Recovery Completion State Options
    • Database Consistency Check (DBCC) Options
    • Force Restore to use Named Pipes
    • Miscellaneous Options
      • Keep Replication Settings Option
  • Database File Options
  • Restore Databases Using Restore by Tree Method
  • Restore Databases Using Restore by Session Method
  • SQL Agent Filter Options
  • Restore to Alternate Disk Locations Using Automatic Selection
  • Restore to Alternate Disk Locations by Individual Session
    • Restore by Session Using a Single Restore Job
    • Restore by Session Using a Separate Job for Each Session
    • Restore by Tree Using a Separate Job for Each Session
  • Perform an Offline Torn Page Restore Using Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, or 2012
  • Perform an Online Torn Page Restore Using Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, or 2012 Enterprise, Data Center, or Developer Editions
  • Restore Databases for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn Availability Groups
• Backing Up and Restoring in Cluster Environments
  • Using Microsoft SQL Server Writer on a Windows Server 2012 in a Cluster Environment
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, and 2012 Cluster Environment Prerequisites
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, and 2012 Cluster Environment
    • Select Server, Protocol, Security, and Backup Type
    • Select Backup Destination, Schedule, and Submit the Job
  • Restore by Tree in Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 2008, or 2012 Cluster Environments
  • Restore by Session in Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, or 2012 Environments
  • Perform Disaster Recovery in Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008, or 2012 Cluster Environments
• Troubleshooting and Disaster Recovery
  • General Considerations for Arcserve Backup and the Agent
  • Upgrade Considerations for the Agent for Microsoft SQL
  • Skip or Include Database Files in Backups
  • Agent and Arcserve Backup Error Messages
    • Backup or Restore Operation Failed
    • No Icon in Browse Tree
  • Microsoft SQL Server Error Messages
    • 3108
    • 4305 or 4326
    • Limitations of Microsoft SQL Server Database
  • Replication of Microsoft SQL Server
  • Configure Agent Behavior for Databases Ineligible for Backup
    • Additional Database Status Considerations
  • Microsoft SQL Server Disaster Recovery
    • The Master Database
      • Potential Restore Problems
      • Suggested Database Restore Sequence
    • Disaster Recovery Scenario
• Configuring Microsoft SQL Server Security Settings
  • Types of Microsoft SQL Server Authentication
  • Authentication Requirements
  • How User Authentication Is Changed
    • Check or Change the Microsoft SQL Server Authentication Method
    • Update the Agent Account Configuration
    • Check and Change the ODBC Settings
    • Update the Backup Manager
• Backup and Recovery Best Practices
  • Microsoft SQL Server Database Basics
    • About Files and FileGroups
      • Full-Text Search Catalogs
      • FILESTREAM Data
    • Performance Improvement Tips
      • Partitioning
      • Database Mirroring
    • Recovery Models
    • System Databases
    • Backup and Restore Considerations in Microsoft SQL Server Cluster Environments
    • Using Microsoft SQL Server Writer on a Windows Server 2012 in AlwaysOn Availability Groups Environments
    • Best Practices for Backing Up AlwaysOn Availability Groups Using the Agent for Microsoft SQL Server
  • Backup Concepts
    • Backup Considerations
      • Required Full Backup
        • Database Consistency Checks
      • Backup Strategy Recommendations
        • Full Backups
        • Differential Backups
          • Differential Backup Timing
        • Transaction Log Backups
          • Truncate Transaction Logs
        • Files and FileGroup Backups
          • How the Create Index Statement Impacts File and FileGroup Backups
        • Partial Backups
  • Restore Overview
    • Restore Types and Methods
    • Checklists for Dependencies, by Type
      • Database Restore Dependency Checklist
      • Transaction Log Restore Dependency Checklist
      • Files and FileGroups Restore Dependency Checklist-MSSQLSvrWSPW
      • Partial Restore Dependency Checklist
      • Torn Page Repair Dependency Checklist
    • Microsoft SQL Server Disaster Recovery Elements
    • Restore Master Databases
• Glossary
  • Agent Options
  • Database Consistency Check Options
  • Database Level Agent Options
  • Database Subset Options
  • Dynamic Job Packaging
  • Explicit Job Packaging
  • Global Options Agent Options
  • Universal Agent Service