User guide

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3. In the Import Archive dialog box, enter the details for importing the archive as
described in the following table.
4. Click Check File to validate the existence of the archive to import.
The Restore dialog box displays.
5. In the Core list, verify the name of the source core.
6. Select the agents to be imported from the archive.
7. Select the repository.
8. Click Restore to import the archive.
Managing SQL Attachability
The SQL attachability configuration enables the AppAssure 5 Core to attach SQL
database and log files in a snapshot of a SQL server using a local instance of
Microsoft SQL Server. The attachability test lets the Core check for the consistency
of the SQL databases and ensures that all data files (MDF and LDF files) are available
in the backup snapshot. Attachability checks can be run on demand for specific
recovery points or as part of a nightly job.
Attachability requires a local instance of Microsoft SQL Server on the AppAssure
Core machine. This instance must be a fully licensed version of SQL Server procured
from Microsoft or through a licensed reseller. Microsoft does not allow the use of
passive SQL licenses.
Attachability supports SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2008 R2, and 2012. The account used
to perform the test must be granted the sysadmin role on the SQL Server instance.
The SQL Server on-disk storage format is the same in both 64-bit and 32-bit
environments and attachability works across both versions. A database that is
detached from a server instance that is running in one environment can be attached
on a server instance that runs in another environment.
Text Box Description
Location Select the location for importing the archive.
User Name Enter a user name. It is used to establish logon credentials for the
network share.
Password Enter a password for the network path. It is used to establish logon
credentials for the network share.
The version of SQL Server on the Core must be equal to or newer than the SQL Server version on
all of the agent machines with SQL Server installed.