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# backup checksum default
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  Use the backup checksum default setting to enable or disable backup checksum during backup and restore.  
  
 The possible values are described in the following table:  
  
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|**Value**|**Meaning**|  
|0|Disabled. This is the default setting.|  
|1|Enabled|  
  
 The setting takes effect immediately.  
  
## See Also  
 [Enable or Disable Backup Checksums During Backup or Restore (SQL Server)](../../relational-databases/backup-restore/enable-or-disable-backup-checksums-during-backup-or-restore-sql-server.md)