Does anyone know why SQLAgent.EXE and SQLServr.exe (from SQL Server 2008) are part of the System State on a Windows 2008 server, but don't appear to be part of the System State on a Windows 2003 server.I run a backupproduct that automatically excludes components that are part of the system state from file system backups. From the file system backup I can restore the SQL .EXE files from a 2003 system, but not from the 2008 system, - unless I do a complete System State restore (from a System State backup)which does restore the files. Note I am not looking to change the behaviour - just want to understand the difference which causes the backup product to change it's bahaviour.

Hello, According to the description, the issue seems to be related to SQL Server. For quick and accurate response to the question, it is recommended you initial a new thread in the clustering forum to get further support. For your convenience, I have list the related link as followed. SQL Server http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/category/sqlserver/ Hope it helps.This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.