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48 TR1081 | Microsoft SQL Server Database Protection Using EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager / Microsoft Edition

Figure 33 Off-Host Backup Flow

In order for this process to work correctly, the backup software must support VSS backups for the

application and the PS Series VSS Provider Service must be installed on the backup server as well as the

application server for proper communication.

Note: Be sure to verify that any backup schedules set from the 3

party vendor software do not collide

with schedules set from Auto-Snapshot Manager Microsoft Edition.

An advantage of using snapshots for long term backup and recovery operations is that they can provide a

stable copy of data for copying to backup media. Also, snapshots provide a space-efficient way of backing

up data, compared to clones or full database backups.

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