Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012 14.0.1000.169

Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012 is a feature in Microsoft SQL Server that provides an interface to the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to allow backups of SQL Server databases and logs. It ensures that the backups taken are consistent and complete, even while transactions are still occurring in the database.

The role of Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012 is to manage backup and restore operations for SQL Server databases. It coordinates with other components involved in the process, such as the VSS Service and backup software, to ensure that backups are taken correctly.

Using Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012 ensures that databases and logs are backed up consistently, even while transactions are still occurring. This reduces the risk of data loss and minimizes downtime during backup operations. It also simplifies the backup process by providing a single point of control for managing backups.

Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012 uses the VSS infrastructure provided by Windows to create snapshot backups of databases and logs. It coordinates with other components such as the backup software and VSS Service to ensure that backups are taken correctly. The snapshots created by Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012 are temporary and are deleted after the backup is completed.

To use Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012, you must have Windows Server 2008 or later installed on the server. You also need to install SQL Server 2012 or later on the server. Additionally, you need to have administrative privileges on the server to be able to configure and use VSS Writer.

Yes, Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012 can be disabled if you don't want to use it for backups. However, disabling VSS Writer will prevent you from using certain backup and restore features in SQL Server that rely on it. It's recommended that you keep VSS Writer enabled unless you have a specific reason not to.

Some common issues with using Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012 include backup failures, timeouts during backup operations, and issues with snapshots not being deleted after backup operations complete. These issues can often be resolved by ensuring that all components involved in the backup process are configured correctly and by applying any available updates and patches.

Yes, you can use Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012 with other backup software that supports the VSS infrastructure. This allows you to use your preferred backup software while still getting the benefits of VSS Writer for SQL Server backups.

Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012 is included in all editions of SQL Server 2012 and later, including Express and Developer editions. However, some features related to VSS Writer are only available in certain editions of SQL Server. For example, the ability to perform compressed backups using VSS Writer is only available in Enterprise and Developer editions of SQL Server.

To configure Microsoft VSS Writer per SQL Server 2012, you can use the SQL Server Management Studio or the command line tools provided with SQL Server. You'll need to ensure that the account used to run the SQL Server and the backup software have sufficient permissions to access and control VSS Writer. You can also configure specific settings such as the location of temporary files used during backups and the maximum amount of disk space that can be used for snapshots.