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# SQL Backup - how to back up SQL databases

Acronis Backup backup solution enables SQL databases to be backed up in two ways:

- Either as part of a disk/volume image (including the option of granular SQL recovery)
- Another option is to create a separate backup job for backing up the SQL database (also with the option of granular recovery)

Acronis Backup enables the protection of SQL databases on physical machines as well as virtual machines. In the case of VMware vSphere and MS Hyper-V virtualization, granular recovery of SQL databases is possible agentlessly. That is, without the need to install an Acronis agent inside virtual machines. In this case, Acronis communicates with the hypervisor API and uses its snapshots.

For SQL databases running on virtual machines in the case of KVM, RHEV, Citrix XenServer, and Oracle, it is necessary to install the Acronis Agent (Agent for Windows and Agent for Linux) inside the virtual machines. These agents then back up SQL databases from within the virtual machines.

In the Advanced versions of Acronis Backup backup solutions, it is also possible to protect database clusters.

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