Back Up a Configuration Database
Scenario/Problem: You want to back up a configuration database within your SQL Server.
Solution: Use the Backup-SPConfigurationDatabase cmdlet with the Directory parameter.
The Backup-SPConfigurationDatabase cmdlet enables you to perform a backup on a configuration database, placing the backup files in the directory specified. Listing 7.10 shows an example.
Listing 7.10. Sample Script for Backing Up a Configuration Database
Backup-SPConfigurationDatabase -Directory F:\Backups
This cmdlet already knows which configuration database the current server and SharePoint farm are using. Use the -DatabaseServer and -DatabaseName parameters to specify the actual configuration database name and location.
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