Before you begin backing up a SQL Server database, you need to know which recovery model the database is using. There are three different recovery models: FULL, BULK_LOGGED, and SIMPLE.

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In SQL Server, the database can be stored in different files and filegroups. If your database is small (100 MB or less), you do not need to worry too much about files and filegroups. But if you have a ...

Also, they can connect SQL Server 2025 with Azure Arc to manage a hybrid SQL Server data estate at scale. Microsoft is also offering pay-as-you-go licensing for on-premises customers.