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# Reference

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## Required Permissions

| **Operation** | **Required Role**                                |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Backup        | `db_backupoperator` database role, or `sysadmin` |
| Restore       | `sysadmin` or `dbcreator` server role            |

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## Quick Reference

| Task                       | SSMS Path                                                |
| -------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Full backup                | Right-click DB → Tasks → Back Up → Type: Full            |
| Differential backup        | Right-click DB → Tasks → Back Up → Type: Differential    |
| Transaction log backup     | Right-click DB → Tasks → Back Up → Type: Transaction Log |
| Schedule a backup          | In the Back Up window → Script → Script Action to Job    |
| Restore a database         | Right-click Databases → Restore Database                 |
| Point-in-time restore      | Restore Database → General → Timeline…                   |
| Restore to new name/server | Restore Database → General (rename) + Files (relocate)   |