Utilizing Azure Storage and Runbooks for scheduled automated backups of Azure SQL Databases

In this article, we are going to provide detailed steps to create a scheduled Azure SQL Database backup to storage account using automation. This is a useful technique for maintaining regular backups of your database and storing them in a secure and accessible location. You will get an actual backup…

11/08/2024Azure PaaS Blog

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