What are the various types of backups in sql server ?

1•Full backups 2•Differential backups 3•File backups 4•Filegroup backups 5.Partial backups 6•Copy-Only backups 7•Mirror backups 8•Transaction log backups

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What is a failover cluster?

A group of servers that are in one location and that are networked together for the purpose of providing live backup in case one of the servers fails.

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What is Failover ?

To switch processing from a failed component to its backup component.

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What is Mirroring in SQL Server 2005 ?

Database mirroring is a primarily software solution for increasing the probability that a database is available. Mirroring is implemented on a per database basis and works only with databases that use the full recovery model.

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What is the expansion of RMO ?

Replication Management Objects.

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