May 01 2017 03:59 PM
I am currently using Azure Backup for file backup to Azure. I am looking for information on what products or add-ons I need to backup an existing SQL database as well as the files I am currently backuping up. The server is a 2012 R2 Standard 64bit.
Any information is appricated.
May 04 2017 05:07 AM
SQL 2016 has built in functions to allow you to backup directly to a Storage account.
in SQL 2012R2 this can be achieved via powershell tasks.
If you goal is to have a centralized bakup agent for files, VM's and databases you should consider using Data protection Manager.
here is a link that will introduce you to the product