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.

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.

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.

Microsoft added the option of using the Azure Backup service to provide recovery support for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 when those workloads are hosted on Azure virtual machines.