About SQL Backup Lite

A simple SQL backup tool for small businesses.

SQL Backup Lite creates smaller, faster backups of SQL Server databases. Backups are compressed, reducing storage space and hardware requirements (often known as "database zip"), they are created in less time than native backups. SQL Backup is a leading tool for creating, compressing and protecting your SQL Server backups. Compatible with SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008, it includes a range of features to make backups faster and simpler.

Manage multiple servers' backup operations remotely. Includes enterprise level functionality. SQL Backup is one of the leading tools for creating, compressing and protecting your SQL Server backups. Compatible with SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008, it includes a range of features to make backups faster, simpler and more secure. SQL Backup is used by nearly 5,000 organizations worldwide such as GE, 3M, AT&T, Los Alamos National Labs, Unilever, Panasonic and the US Navy.

With SQL Backup you can:

  • Save time and space – compress database backups by up to 95%for faster backups and restores
  • Protect your data – use up to 256-bit AES encryption
  • Monitor your data – graphic visualization of activities to identify problems before they arise

SQL Backup is available in two editions: Pro and Lite.

Feature:LitePro
Up to 95% smaller backups*YesYes
Integrates with SQL Server to schedule database backup jobsYesYes
Multiple threads to optimize backup performanceYesYes
SQL Server 2005 compatible backupsYesYes
User-friendly GUIYesYes
Timeline Monitoring™ from the GUI so you can visualize and change the properties of past, present, and future activitiesYesYes
Context-sensitive help fileYesYes
Hints embedded in the GUI, so you can have on-the-spot software supportYesYes
Command-line interface so you can run your backup and restore operations in script and batch filesYesYes
Extended stored procedure to run backup and restore operations using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, or database connectivity layers such as ADO or OLE DBYesYes
Compression levelStandardHigh
AES Encryption 256-bitNone256-bit
Enterprise and server level reportsNoYes
Email notificationNoYes
Cluster-aware installation mechanismNoYes
Access and manage all server backups remotely, from a central, client-based GUINoYes
Simple log shipping process with the Log Shipping WizardNoYes
Supports clustersNoYes
Supports 64-bit versions of SQL ServerNoYes

Feature list:

  • Compression – three levels of compression, giving you a choice to optimize for speed or for size*.
  • Compression Analyzer – samples data to help you determine which compression level is best suited to your requirements.
  • Extremely secure backups – with 256-bit AES encryption, SQL Backup Pro secures your backup files from unauthorized access.
  • Management of restoration is easier and requires less time. Complexity is removed through the filtering options provided.
  • Makes both backing up and restoring faster– as the time taken to back up is significantly reduced, this will reduce the chance of something going wrong during the backup process.
  • GUI – take advantage of the user-friendly wizards to guide you through the backup and restore process.
  • Timeline Monitoring™ lets you visualize the properties of past, current and future activities. The timeline is highly interactive, allowing you to zoom in and out to view potential clashes and the status of backups and restores. With one click, you can quickly change the properties of scheduled backups and restores.
  • Enhanced backup and restore history are available in both the timeline and the activity history tab, so that you can identify problem areas before they cause backups to fail.
  • Integrates with SQL Server Agent – so you can schedule database backups to run regularly with no intervention.
  • Enterprise and server level reporting means you can generate reports across your entire enterprise or just for a single server.
  • Command-line interface – for power users who want total control of SQL Backup. Use syntax similar to T-SQL's BACKUP and RESTORE commands to set up your maintenance plans.
  • Extended stored procedure – run backup and restore operations using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
  • Split backups – take advantage of multi-CPU and high-speed disk array systems to speed up the backup and restore process even further.
  • Mirrored backups – create two or more backup files simultaneously to different disks, to minimize the possibility of media errors.
  • Multiple threads within the engine let you achieve backups to a single file faster.
  • Log Shipping wizard guides you through the process of setting up log shipping backup and restore jobs.
  • Hints for on-the-spot software support – click the Hints icons on the GUI to read concise tips when you want assistance.

*Please note that if SQL Backup Lite is installed on the SQL Server, you can choose only compression level 0 (no compression) or compression level 1, the default compression level. Level 1 is the fastest compression level, but it can result in larger backup files than backup files produced using compression level 2 or 3. Compression levels 0, 1, 2 and 3 are all available with a SQL Backup Pro license.