AlwaysOn Node

When you configure Data Protection for SQL Server with SQL Server 2012 and later versions, the AlwaysOn node name is a required parameter. The AlwaysOn node name can be changed at any time. To change the parameter, use the configuration wizard. From the AlwaysOn Node property page, view the parameter that is set.

AlwaysOn node name

The AlwaysOn node name that is used to back up availability databases is displayed. The databases that are not in an availability group are backed up under the standard Data Protection for SQL Server node name unless you select the Use AlwaysOn node name for all databases check box.

You cannot change the node name from this property page. To change the node name, use the configuration wizard.

Use AlwaysOn node name for all databases

Select this check box to specify that the AlwaysOn node is the default node for backing up all availability and standard databases. This option can be used to change your database backups from the standard Data Protection for SQL Server node to an AlwaysOn node. By selecting this check box, you can back up all standard and availability databases under a single node to help you manage your database backups more easily.