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The SQL server I have is physical
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The Agent will back it up, but you can also use Backup Tools supplied with SQL to also backup the databases.
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Should I use the veeams agent with server license below, or veeams agent free version &nbsp;supplement with backup tool of SQL server? <br />
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<a href="https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforwindows/userguide/howto_sql_backup.html?ver=30" rel="ugc">https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforwindows/userguide/howto_sql_backup.html?ver=30</a>
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Already have a server installed Veeam backup &amp;&nbsp;replication version 9.5.0.1038 to backup virtual servers. Now have a physical MS SQL 2017 server. Is it good to install veeam agent with server license on the SQL server for backup? How to do so, configuration and what's additional license I need for backup the additional MS SQL server?
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Already have a server installed Veeam backup & replication version 9.5.0.1038 to backup virtual servers. Now have a physical MS SQL 2017 server. Is it good to install veeam agent with server license on the SQL server for backup? How to do so, configuration and what's additional license I need for backup the additional MS SQL server?

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