Microsoft SQL Server is a powerful multiuser relational database management system designed to support high-volume transaction processing, as well as decision-support applications. SQL Server provides data processing capabilities (reliability, data integrity, performance, security) that meet or exceed those found in production-oriented minicomputer- and mainframe-based database management systems. Because of its power and stability, Microsoft SQL Server is widely used in many diverse production environments.
This appendix provides guidelines for proper backup and recovery of SQL Server databases running in production environments.