Configuring an Application Backup schedule

A database backup requires an Application Backup schedule. You cannot perform backups if this type of schedule is not included in the policy. The database agent automatically creates this schedule and names it Default-Application-Backup.

The backup window for an Application Backup schedule must encompass the time period during which all scheduled jobs and unscheduled jobs can occur. This window is necessary because the Application Backup schedule starts the processes that are required for all database backups, including those started automatically. You can choose to set the window for the Application Backup schedule for 24 hours per day, seven days per week. This window ensures that your operations are never locked out due to the Application Backup schedule.

For any policies that are used for SQL Server 2005 or later read-only filegroups, consider creating a schedule with a retention level set to infinity. This level can enable you to avoid redundant backups.

To configure an Application Backup schedule

  1. In the Policy dialog box, click the Schedules tab.

    To access the Policy dialog box, double-click the policy name in the Policies list in the NetBackup Administration Console .

  2. Double-click the schedule that is named Default-Application-Backup.

  3. Specify the other properties for the schedule.

More Information

About NetBackup for SQL Server schedule properties