Server Cloud Backup

IDrive 360 allows you to restore SQL Server backup data either to a new database or to a specific point in time. The steps below outline the complete restore process.

To restore an MS SQL Server database,

1. Sign in to the IDrive 360 desktop application and click 'Restore'.
2. Select 'Online Restore', 'Local Restore', or 'IDrive^® 360 Express™'.
3. Browse and select the 'IDSQLBackup' file from your IDrive 360 account or from the local storage path.

   Note: For Local Restore, you can select the required version from the 'Version' list.

4. Click 'Restore Now' to restore the 'IDSQLBackup' file to your local system.
   
5. Once the backup file is restored locally, go to 'Server Backup'. A side panel will appear.
6. Select 'MS SQL' and then click 'MS SQL restore'.
   
7. Provide the necessary SQL Server authentication details when prompted and click 'Connect to MS SQL'.
8. Browse and select the previously restored 'IDSQLBackup' (.dmp) file from your system.
   
9. Click 'Restore Now' to restore the selected backup into your SQL server instance.