Install the agent
Prepare Windows, install the SQL Agent and validate the service.
- Requirements
- Installer workflow
- Service validation
Documentation Center v2
Deploy and operate MindShield through clear, repeatable procedures.
Technical guidance for the current MindShield SQL Agent pilot, from controlled installation and permissions through backup verification and restore readiness.
Documentation map
Move from installation to tested recovery readiness.
Administrator guide
Operate devices, policies, jobs and escalation through repeatable reviews.
- Daily review
- Policy governance
- Access scope
SQL Server permissions
Validate discovery and backup access while avoiding unnecessary privilege.
- Service identity
- Least privilege
- Permission diagnosis
Backup operations
Configure database selection, schedules, retention and monitoring.
- Policies
- Schedules
- Retention
- Monitoring
Backup verification
Interpret verification evidence and investigate recurring warnings.
- Evidence levels
- Review workflow
- Restore exercises
Restore readiness
Plan isolated restore exercises and application-owner validation.
- Restore planning
- Isolation
- Acceptance
Troubleshooting
Work through connectivity, service and backup failures before escalation.
- Connectivity
- Service startup
- Backup failures
FAQ and releases
Review product boundaries, release notes and current distribution status.
- FAQ
- Release notes
- Download center
Reference
Release and support information.
Downloads: review controlled installer access and requirements.
Release notes: review the current beta pilot line.
Changelog: track documented public milestones.
Support: choose product support or specialist recovery escalation.