SQL Server Backup Has Insufficient Permissions
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Article Summary

Problem

When utilizing the "test connection" feature the result indicates insufficient permissions.

This may be related to SQL instance not showing under applications to backup.

Solution

Disable/enable user permission for instance backup.

To disable/enable user permission for instance backup:

  1. In Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (in the instance): Security > Logins > NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
  2. Right click Properties.
  3. Navigate to Server Roles and check sysadmin box.
  4. Click OK.
  5. Test connectivity.

Connectivity should now be OK.



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