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Run Book Backup Strategy

This document outlines a backup strategy for an Always On SQL Server Cluster, requiring prerequisites such as configured Availability Groups and Ola Hallengren's Maintenance Solution. It details the setup of SQL Server Agent jobs for full, differential, and transaction log backups, including scheduling and T-SQL commands. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of verifying job execution and maintaining regular monitoring of backup files and logs.

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Run Book Backup Strategy

This document outlines a backup strategy for an Always On SQL Server Cluster, requiring prerequisites such as configured Availability Groups and Ola Hallengren's Maintenance Solution. It details the setup of SQL Server Agent jobs for full, differential, and transaction log backups, including scheduling and T-SQL commands. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of verifying job execution and maintaining regular monitoring of backup files and logs.

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Run Book: Backup Strategy for Always On SQL Server Cluster

1. Prerequisites

- SQL Server Always On Availability Groups configured.

- Ola Hallengren's Maintenance Solution scripts downloaded and installed.

- SQL Server Agent running.


Run Book: Backup Strategy for Always On SQL Server Cluster

2. Download and Install Ola Hallengren's Maintenance Solution

- Download the scripts from https://ola.hallengren.com/.

- Execute the downloaded script (MaintenanceSolution.sql) on your SQL Server instance.


Run Book: Backup Strategy for Always On SQL Server Cluster

3. Configure Backup Jobs

Full Backup (Weekly)

1. Create a new SQL Server Agent Job:

- Name: Full Backup

- Schedule: Weekly (e.g., every Sunday at 2 AM)

2. Job Step:

- Type: Transact-SQL script (T-SQL)

- Command:

EXECUTE dbo.DatabaseBackup

@Databases = 'USER_DATABASES',

@Directory = 'C:\Backup',

@BackupType = 'FULL',

@Verify = 'Y',

@CleanupTime = 168,

@CheckSum = 'Y',

@LogToTable = 'Y'

Differential Backup (Daily)

1. Create a new SQL Server Agent Job:

- Name: Differential Backup

- Schedule: Daily (e.g., every day at 2 AM except Sunday)

2. Job Step:

- Type: Transact-SQL script (T-SQL)

- Command:

EXECUTE dbo.DatabaseBackup
Run Book: Backup Strategy for Always On SQL Server Cluster

@Databases = 'USER_DATABASES',

@Directory = 'C:\Backup',

@BackupType = 'DIFF',

@Verify = 'Y',

@CleanupTime = 168,

@CheckSum = 'Y',

@LogToTable = 'Y'

Transaction Log Backup (Every 15 Minutes)

1. Create a new SQL Server Agent Job:

- Name: Transaction Log Backup

- Schedule: Every 15 minutes

2. Job Step:

- Type: Transact-SQL script (T-SQL)

- Command:

EXECUTE dbo.DatabaseBackup

@Databases = 'USER_DATABASES',

@Directory = 'C:\Backup',

@BackupType = 'LOG',

@Verify = 'Y',

@CleanupTime = 168,

@CheckSum = 'Y',

@LogToTable = 'Y'
Run Book: Backup Strategy for Always On SQL Server Cluster

4. Verify Backup Jobs

- Ensure all jobs are enabled.

- Monitor the SQL Server Agent job history to confirm successful execution.
Run Book: Backup Strategy for Always On SQL Server Cluster

5. Maintenance and Monitoring

- Regularly check the backup directory for the presence of backup files.

- Review the logs generated by the maintenance scripts for any errors or warnings.

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