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# MS SQL Server Database Restore

TrueSecure Backup enables you to restore Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016 and Express Edition databases.

The Restore Wizard provides the following pages to configure your restore task:

* [Step 1 - Select a Backup Storage](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-1-select-a-backup-storage.md)
* [Step 2 - Specify the Plan Name](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-2-specify-the-plan-name.md)
* [Step 3 - Choose Data to Restore](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-3-choose-data-to-restore.md)
* [Step 4 - Select a Restore Point](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-4.-select-a-restore-point.md)
* [Step 5 - Select a SQL Server Instance](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-5.-select-a-sql-server-instance.md)
* [Step 6 - Specify the Source Databases](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-6.-specify-the-source-databases.md)
* [Step 7 - Specify the Target Databases](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-7-specify-the-target-databases.md)
* [Step 8 - Specify the Restore Options](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-8-specify-the-restore-options.md)
* [Step 9 - Specify the Encryption Password](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-9.-specify-the-encryption-password.md)
* [Step 10 - Schedule Your Restore Plan](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-10.-schedule-your-restore-plan.md)
* [Step 11 - Customize Email Notifications and System Log Settings](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-11.-customize-email-notifications-and-system-log-settings.md)
* [Step 12 - Check Network Shares](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-12-check-network-shares.md)
* [Step 13 - Save and Run Your Restore Plan](/truesecure-guide/restore-backup-data/ms-sql-server-database-restore/step-13-save-and-run-your-restore-plan.md)


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