Configuring an application backup schedule

A database backup requires an application backup schedule. You cannot perform backups if this type of schedule is not included in the policy. The NetBackup for SQL Server agent automatically creates this schedule and names it Default-Application-Backup.

The backup window for an application backup schedule must encompass the time period during which all scheduled jobs and client-initiated jobs can occur. This window is necessary because the application backup schedule accepts the backup request from NetBackup for SQL Server regardless of whether the backup was initiated from an automatic schedule or from the client. You can choose to set the window for the application backup schedule for 24 hours per day, seven days per week. This window ensures that your operations are never locked out due to the application backup schedule.

For any policies that include read-only filegroups, consider creating a schedule with a retention level set to infinity. This level can enable you to avoid redundant backups.