Authentication options for SQL Server credentials
The following authentication options are available to register SQL Server instances. The NetBackup web UI supports Windows authentication and Windows Active Directory authentication. It does not support Mixed Mode or SQL Server authentication.
Table: Authentication options for SQL Server credentials
Option to register credentials | Environment and configuration |
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Use these specific credentials (recommended) |
The user account that is used to register credentials must have the SQL Server "sysadmin" role and be a member of the Windows Administrators group. The NetBackup services can use the Local System logon account. If you want to use a different logon account, that account must also have certain local security privileges. See Configure the NetBackup services for SQL Server backups and restores. |
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The user account that is used to register credentials must have the SQL Server "sysadmin" role and be a member of the Windows Administrators group. You must also configure the logon account for the NetBackup Client Service and the NetBackup Legacy Network service. See Configure the NetBackup services for SQL Server backups and restores. |