Performing user-directed backups of SQL Server databases

This procedure describes how to perform a database backup.

To perform a user-directed backup of a SQL Server database

Open the NetBackup MS SQL Client interface.
Select the host and instance you want to access.
Select File > Backup SQL Server objects.
In the Backup Microsoft SQL Server Objects dialog box, in the left pane, select the database instance.
In the right pane, select one or more databases that you want to back up.
Select the Type of Backup.
Select one of the following:
- To perform a full backup, select Full Backup.
- To back up the database with the differential option, select Perform differential backup.
Select the backup options.
Click Backup.
When you are prompted to start the backup, click Yes.
To view the progress of the backup, select File > View status.

More Information