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 Importance of backing up system dbs

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SQLError
Yak Posting Veteran

63 Posts

Posted - 2004-09-19 : 20:34:08
I have read that it is very important.

I have 1 database that I made. In it I don't have any stored
procedures. Just 2 data types I created.

If I import this data base into a fresh install of sql server,
wont I get my database, restored properly?

nr
SQLTeam MVY

12543 Posts

Posted - 2004-09-19 : 20:42:15
Yes.
System db's contain thngs tat might be important to you though.
e.g.
Master contains logins.
MSDB contains jobs and their history and server held dts packages.

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SQLError
Yak Posting Veteran

63 Posts

Posted - 2004-09-19 : 21:38:45
Well, I don't really care about logins or job histories,
basically I just want the data in my database to be backed up,
but I suppose it wont hurt to do a full backup of all the system
databases at the end of the day.

thanks
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA

4184 Posts

Posted - 2004-09-19 : 22:54:37
You should normally backup master and msdb as part of your normal backup routine.

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clarkbaker1964
Constraint Violating Yak Guru

428 Posts

Posted - 2004-09-20 : 16:12:53
If your going to backup the sys db's be sure you know how to restore them...
Anyone have links to a good step by step on this?

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