Computer Associates SQLSTQ99000600 Microsoft SQL Guide - Page 11
: Introducing the Agent, Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introducing the Agent This section contains the following topics: Introduction (see page 11) Architectural Overview (see page 12) How the Agent Works (see page 13) Microsoft SQL - CA ARCserve Backup Compatibility Matrix (see page 16) Agent Activity Log (see page 17) Online Backup of SAP R/3 Databases (see page 17) Agent for ARCserve Database (see page 18) Introduction CA ARCserve Backup is a comprehensive, distributed storage solution for applications, databases, distributed servers, and file systems. It provides backup and restore capabilities for databases, business-critical applications, and network clients. Among the agents CA ARCserve Backup offers is the CA ARCserve Backup Agent for Microsoft SQL Server. This agent enables you to perform the following actions: ■ Back up your Microsoft SQL Server databases using CA ARCserve Backup without taking your database off-line or preventing users from adding new data ■ Manage backups of Microsoft SQL Server databases remotely ■ Schedule backups ■ Back up to a wide array of media storage devices ■ Restore Microsoft SQL Server databases using CA ARCserve Backup The agent handles all communications between CA ARCserve Backup and Microsoft SQL Server during backup and restore jobs, including preparing, retrieving, and processing the data packets that are sent back and forth between Microsoft SQL Server and CA ARCserve Backup. Chapter 1: Introducing the Agent 11