BACK UP SQL TO AZURE STORAGE

SQL Backup Master allows you to back up your SQL Server databases to the reliable, secure, and highly scalable Microsoft Azure service.

Integrating your SQL Server backup strategy with the Microsoft Azure cloud is an excellent way to ensure your data is secure and highly available. SQL Backup Master provides native support for Azure Blob Storage, Microsoft's massively scalable object storage solution designed for unstructured data such as database backups, logs, and archives.

As the screenshot demonstrates, establishing a connection to your Azure Storage Account is a straightforward process. You will need to provide two key pieces of information from your Azure portal:

• Storage Account Name: The unique name you assigned to your storage account within Azure.
• Storage Account Key: A secure access key provided by Azure that grants administrative permissions to your storage resources.

You will also need to specify a destination container. In Azure, a container is used to group a set of blobs (files), similar to a folder in a file system. You can use existing containers or create new ones to organize your SQL database backups. Once configured, you can schedule your backup jobs to run automatically, creating a seamless and reliable off-site backup solution that leverages the global reach and security of the Microsoft Azure infrastructure.