Devices Property (SQL-DMO)

The Devices property specifies one or more backup devices used as a database backup target or restore source.

Applies To

Syntax

object.Devices [= value]

Part	Description
object	Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list
value	SQL-DMO multistring specifying backup devices by name

Remarks

The backup medium for a backup or restore operation is specified using either the Devices, Files, Pipes, or Tapes properties. Only one medium type can be specified for any backup or restore operation, but multiple media may be specified.

Set the Devices property to specify one or more Microsoft® SQL Server™ backup devices as the backup medium. Specify more than a single database file to stripe the backup operation or restore from a striped backup set. For more information, see Using Multiple Media or Devices.

Data Type

String

Modifiable

Read/write

Prototype (C/C++)

HRESULT GetDevices(SQLDMO_LPBSTR pRetVal);

HRESULT SetDevices(SQLDMO_LPCSTR NewValue);

Note SQL-DMO strings are always returned as OLE BSTR objects. A C/C++ application obtains a reference to the string. The application must release the reference by using SysFreeString.