How to Restore a SQL Database From a .MDF File. Computer database software such as Microsoft's SQL Server benefits all types of businesses, as it makes recordkeeping fast, flexible and secure.

A solid database backup plan is just as critical in the cloud as it is on-premise, but running SQL Server on Azure virtual machine introduces a few new issues. Presented by Datavail's Andy McDermid ...

Despite its importance, many IT admins don’t have a solid SQL Server backup and restore plan in place. This guide from Virtualization Review is the first step in developing that plan.

This happens on SQL Server 2012 and 2008, on Win 2012 and 2008 servers. DPM is 2012 (not R2). The databases are from different software packages, some Microsoft, some not.

The restore features of Windows Server Backup in Windows Server 2008 are appealing, but let down by inflexible backup options and lack of support for Exchange Server and tape drives.