Installing and configuring software for application protection of Microsoft SQL Server
To protect a guest virtual machine (VM) that hosts Microsoft SQL Server data, you must complete installation and configuration steps on the Hyper-V host and the guest VM. Use the step-by-step instructions to help you get your environment up and running for in-guest application protection.
Before you begin
Review the software requirements in technote 2017347.
About this task
The following table lists the names that are used as examples in the tasks that follow. When you use the sample commands and options, replace the examples with the appropriate Hyper-V host and guest VM names from your environment.
| Type of Name | Example |
|---|---|
| Hyper-V host or cluster name | Kingston5 |
| Name of guest VM hosting Microsoft SQL Server | Kingston40 |
Complete the following steps to install, set up, and configure Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V and Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server to protect Microsoft SQL Server data on VM guests.