Online Documentation for SQL Backup for SQL Server

SMB/CIFS connection


The SMB/CIFS Connection Settings dialog is provided for configuring local or remote network folders.

 

Options - Cloud connections - Wizard - Cifs

 

 

Name

Specify the name for the connection. The connection name must be unique among all that were already created.

 

Folder

Specify the local or network folder for storing backup copies. Use the ellipsis EllipsisButton button to browse for directory. By clicking the OpenFolder button you can open the specified directory. Note that a path to a network folder must be specified in the UNC format.

 

Set the authentication parameters for uploading backup files to the specified directory. Note that the specified user should have sufficient rights to write to the target folder. You can choose CheckBox Windows Authentication or provide User name and Password in the corresponding fields.