How SqlBak Performs Backups

How SqlBak Performs Backups

SqlBak performs backups using utilities provided by the database management system (DBMS) developers. These utilities differ by DBMS but are designed to create transactionally consistent backups without taking the database offline. In some cases, you can enable optional consistency features (e.g., snapshots or read-only modes) when your policies require them.

Below is a breakdown of how backups are handled for different DBMSs: