Creating Microsoft SQL Server Backup Policy

To back up databases protected with Veeam Plug-In for Microsoft SQL Server, you must configure an application backup policy in Veeam Backup & Replication.

Before configuring an application backup policy, check prerequisites. Then use the New Application Backup Policy wizard to define settings for the backup policy.

  1. Launch the New Application Backup Policy wizard.
  2. Specify policy name and description.
  3. Select databases to back up.
  4. Specify backup storage settings.
  5. Specify advanced backup settings.
  6. Specify database credentials.
  7. Specify log processing settings.
  8. Specify the backup schedule.
  9. Review backup policy settings.

Page updated 11/6/2025

Page content applies to build 13.0.1.180