Back strategy in SQL server

And Best Practices.

Types of SQL Server Backups
• Full Backup
captures the entire database
• Differential Backup
changes made to the database since the last full backup
• Transaction log Backup
changes made to the database since the last transaction log backup
Recovery Models in SQL server.
• Simple Recovery model
• Full Recovery Model
• Bulk-Lodged Recovery model.
Best Practices for SQL Server Backups
• Establish a Backup Schedule
• Automate Backups
• Implement Data Retention Policies
• Store Backups Securely
• Test the Backups Regularly
• Monitor Backup Performance
• Use Multiple Backup Devices
• Version Control Your Scripts
• Document your Backup Procedures
 Prerequite-
Need to change Simple Recovery Model to
Full Recovery Model

• Backup Size.
• Database Size
• Additional server to restore/clone.
• Backup window.
• Backup time.
• Retention.
Business continuity plan/ DR strategy.
• No secondary server for enabling Always on Availability Group
/clustering.
• No remote server for remote mirroring or data replication.
• We need to plan for secondary server in cloud or remote location.
Thank you.