To verify that the SQL Server instance is set up correctly, perform a test backup and restore.
Back Up the Instance
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From the navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.
The Instances page appears.
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In the row for the instance, click the action button , and then click Back up.
The Select backup level dialog box appears.
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Click OK.
Restore the Database
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From the navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.
The Instances page appears.
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In the row for the instance, click the action button , and then click Restore.
The Backup content dialog box appears.
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Select the backup, and then click Restore.
The Restore options dialog box appears.
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Click Submit.