How to Schedule Backups for an Embedded Database in Symantec Endpoint Protection
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH102836
You can back up the database immediately, or schedule the backup to occur automatically. You can back up an embedded database or a Microsoft SQL Server database that is configured as the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager database.
To back up the database and logs
1. On the computer that runs Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager, on the Start menu, click All Programs > Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager > Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager Tools > Database Back Up and Restore.
2. In the Database Back Up and Restore dialog box, click Back Up.
3. In the Back Up Database dialog box, optionally check Backup logs, and then click Yes.
4. Click OK.
5. When the database backup completes, click Exit.
6. Copy the backup database file to another computer.
To back up the database and logs from within the console
1. In the console, click Admin, and then click Servers.
2. Under Servers, click the icon that represents the database.
3. Under Tasks, click Back Up Database Now.
4. In the Back Up Database dialog box, optionally check Backup logs, and then click Yes.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Close.
Scheduling automatic database backups
You can schedule the database backup to occur at a time when fewer users are logged on to the network.
You can also back up the database at any time.
To schedule automatic database backups
1. In the console, click Admin, and then click Servers.
2. Under Servers, click the icon that represents the database that you want to back up.
3. Under Tasks, click Edit Database Properties.
4. In the Database Properties dialog box, on the Backup Settings tab, do the following tasks.
· In the Backup server drop-down list, specify on which management server you want to save the backup.
· Check Back up logs if you need to save a copy of the logs for security purposes or company policy.
Otherwise, leave this option disabled, as logs use a lot of disk space.
· Specify the number of backups if your company policy requires it.
5. Make sure Schedule Backups is checked, and set the schedule.
6. Click OK.
Check forum
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/sepm-backup-best-practices