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We have SQL 2008 and the UltraBac SQL backup system for our setup. I'm wondering how best to backup the SQL databases with UltraBac and keep the ldf files (t logs) small. I setup UltraBac to truncate the logs when backing up, but do I need to change the SQL database Recovery Model to anything but Full?<br />
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Thank you.
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We have SQL 2008 and the UltraBac SQL backup system for our setup. I'm wondering how best to backup the SQL databases with UltraBac and keep the ldf files (t logs) small. I setup UltraBac to truncate the logs when backing up, but do I need to change the SQL database Recovery Model to anything but Full?

Thank you.

UltraBac and SQL Backups configuration

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning. Major improvements include the  Always On technologies and support for unstructured data types.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008

The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.

Storage Software

Servers are computing devices that are similar to desktop computers in that they have the same basic components, but are significantly different in size, configuration and purpose. Servers are usually accessed over a network, and many run unattended, without a computer monitor, input device, audio hardware or USB interfaces. Many servers do not have a graphical user interface (GUI), and are configured and managed remotely. Servers typically include hardware redundancy such as dual power supplies, RAID disk systems, and ECC memory, along with extensive pre-boot memory testing and verification. Critical components might be hot swappable, and to guard against overheating, servers might have more powerful fans or use water cooling.