This blog will help you learn how to back up a single content database in SharePoint 2013.We have the following three methods to back up a content database
In this blog we will see about the powershell method to backup the Content Db’s in SharePoint 2013.
Why is backup needed?
Regularly backing up content databases reduces data losses that might occur from hardware failures, power outages, or other problems. It is a simple process and helps make sure that all the data is available for recovery, if that is required.
The backup tool that you use depends on the kind of environment that you have deployed, what your backup schedule requires, and service level agreements that you have made with your organization.
Steps to backup your content database
Windows PowerShell to back up a content database manually ,
Copy the below script and execute,
Check that the current user has the following permissions
Syntax
Source: MSDN
- Backup-SPFarm -Directory <BackupFolder> -BackupMethod {Full | Differential} -Item <ContentDatabaseName> [-Verbose]
- Example:
- Backup-SPFarm -Directory D:\Backupfolder -BackupMethod {Full | Differential} -Item SP_Search2013 -Verbose
Conclusion
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