should i stop the sql server before the backup?

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fkbeys
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should i stop the sql server before the backup?

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Hello.
I have a backup task which copies microsoft sql database files ( ._MS , ldf ).
Today i realized that, the Cobian Reflector suprisingly, copies files without stoping the Sql Server.
anyone has tried it? is it a reliable way to backup or am i wrong?
thanks in advance.
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Re: should i stop the sql server before the backup?

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If you are using Volume Shadow Copy then yes, you should get a good snapshot.
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