A solid database backup plan is just as critical in the cloud as it is on-premise, but running SQL Server on Azure virtual machine introduces a few new issues. Presented by Datavail's Andy McDermid ...

PowerShell offers a lightweight and efficient solution for backing up SQL Server Express databases on local workstations without the need for full system backups.

The restore features of Windows Server Backup in Windows Server 2008 are appealing, but let down by inflexible backup options and lack of support for Exchange Server and tape drives.