5.8

Create a Differential Database Backup Daily
Create a daily differential backup of the databases to avoid loss of data.
Follow your own corporate policies and standards for the frequency and schedule to create differential
backups of your databases. Depending on your corporate policy, you might need to perform a differential
backup of the databases on a daily basis instead of weekly.
CAUTION The following procedure lists the VCM databases that you must back up. Customize the
procedure for your own environment, but make sure that you back up all of the databases listed.
This procedure is an example of performing a differential backup of each database.In this example,
differential backups are retained for 7 days.
Procedure
1. Launch SQL Server Management Studio.
2. Connect to the VCM Database Server using an account with SQL Administrative privileges.
3. In Object Explorer, navigate to the Maintenance Plans node.
4. Right-click Maintenance Plans, select Maintenance Plan Wizard and click Next.
VCM Backup and Disaster Recovery Guide
16
VMware, Inc.