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Backup Method Options

The following backup methods are provided on both the Agent Options (database level) and Agent Options (Global Options) dialogs:

The backup method selected on the Global Agent Options tab overrides the selection made in a job's global backup method or rotation phase in the Job Scheduler. If you select the backup method using the Global Agent Options tab, note the following:

Because any selection other than Use Global or Rotation Method for a database overrides the selection in the Global Agent Options dialog, the Backup Method is not affected by the Override Global Options setting on the database's Agent Options (database level) dialog.