Syntax

object.DatabaseFiles [= value]

Parts

object

Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list

value

SQL-DMO multistring that identifies one or more operating system files by logical name

Data Type

String

Modifiable

Read/write

Prototype (C/C++)

HRESULT GetDatabaseFiles(SQLDMO_LPBSTR pRetVal);

HRESULT SetDatabaseFiles(SQLDMO_LPCSTR NewValue);

Note  SQL-DMO strings are always returned as OLE BSTR objects. A C/C++ application obtains a reference to the string. The application must release the reference using SysFreeString.

Remarks

Setting DatabaseFiles directs backup or restore processing to include only those operating system files listed. To specify an operating system file, use its logical name as visible to Microsoft® SQL Server™, not its physical or operating system name.

Set DatabaseFiles to an empty string to reset processing and target the entire database.

For more information about setting multistring parameters, see Using SQL-DMO Multistrings.