Perform a Test Backup and Restore of the SQL Server Instance

To verify that the SQL Server instance is set up correctly, perform a test backup and restore.

Back Up the Instance

  1. From the navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.

    The Instances page appears.

  2. In the row for the instance, click the action button action_button, and then click Backup.

    The Backup options dialog box appears.

  3. Click Submit.

Restore the Database

  1. From the navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.

    The Instances page appears.

  2. In the row for the instance, click the action button action_button, and then click Restore.

    The Backup content dialog box appears.

  3. Select the backup, and then click Restore.

    The Restore options dialog box appears.

  4. Click Submit.

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