Checklist: Back Up and Restore BizTalk Server Databases
Before attempting to back up or restore BizTalk Server, be sure to familiarize yourself with the processes involved.
Backing Up BizTalk Server
| Step | Reference |
|---|---|
| Learn how to back up and restore BizTalk Server. | Best Practices for Backing Up and Restoring Databases Backing Up and Restoring BizTalk Server Databases |
| Ensure that you have appropriate permissions to back up and restore BizTalk Server. | Minimum Security User Rights |
| Configure the Backup BizTalk Server job. | How to Configure the Backup BizTalk Server Job |
| Configure the server where backups will be stored. | How to Configure the Destination System for Log Shipping |
| If you are using Business Activity Monitoring (BAM), back up the BAM databases. | Backing Up and Restoring BAM |
| If you are using Enterprise Single Sign-on, back up the master secret. | Managing the Master Secret |
Restoring BizTalk Server
| Step | Reference |
|---|---|
| Restore your databases. | How to Restore Your Databases |
| Update references to the BAM database names. | How to Back Up the BAM Analysis and Tracking Analysis Server Databases How to Update References to the BAM Analysis Server and Star Schema Database Names How to Update References to the BAM Archive Database Name How to Update References to the BAM Primary Import Database Name and Connection String How to Update References to the BAM Notification Services Databases How to Resolve Incomplete Activity Instances |
| If you are using Enterprise Single Sign-on, restore the master secret. | Managing the Master Secret |