Using compression with SSMS is just as easy. Simply set the compression option on the Options page of the Back up Database dialog. You may be asking yourself: How effective is this compression? The ...

Backing up SQL databases is essential for data protection and disaster recovery, and storing backups on a network share reduces the risk of data loss even more. Why Backup SQL Databases to a Network ...

This article shows you how to set the expiration date on a backup in SQL Server by using SQL Server Management Studio or Transact-SQL. After connecting to the appropriate instance of the ...

What is a SQL Database backup? A SQL Database backup includes both local database backups and geo-redundant backups. These backups are created automatically and at no additional charge. You don't need ...