SQL Virtual Database

IDERADatabase Replication Tools
Version V2.1 (Jul 17, 2014)

Access SQL Server backup data as virtual databases without restore.

  • Attach backup files directly and work with them like databases.
  • Query objects and data through SQL Server and third party applications.
  • Support recovery, reporting, comparison, and data extraction.
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Access data in SQL backup files without restoring.
SQL Virtual Database lets teams attach SQL Server backup files and work with them as virtual databases instead of performing a full restore. It gives database administrators and developers direct access to backup data for querying, recovery tasks, reporting, comparison, and extraction through familiar SQL Server and third party environments.

Direct Backup File Access

Attach SQL Server backup files and present them as virtual databases, so users can access data held in backups without first running a conventional restore process.

Virtual Databases Behave Like Physical Databases

Each virtual database appears to SQL Server and supported applications like a regular physical database. Users can browse objects, open connections, and work with data through the same interfaces they already use.

Compatibility with Native SQL Server

The product supports access through native SQL Server processes, including Transact SQL, stored procedures, and SQL Server Management Studio.

Third Party Application Access

Virtual databases can also be used with third party applications that rely on SQL Server database access.

Recovery Focused Data Access

Designed to help teams reach critical data in backup files quickly when they need to inspect or recover specific information. It provides an alternative path for accessing backup contents when a full database restore is not the preferred first step.

Backup Consolidation

When it creates a virtual database, the underlying engine attaches the selected backup files, consolidates relevant transactions, and presents the result to SQL Server for recovery. This lets SQL Server work with the virtualized database image as an accessible database instance.

Host Multiple Virtual Databases

A SQL Server instance can host multiple virtual databases, allowing teams to work with more than one backup based database representation in the same environment.

Integrated Query Access

The product includes built in query access and also works through established SQL Server interfaces, giving users more than one way to interact with virtual databases.

Product Compatibility

Review the details below to ensure this product is supported within your environment.

Operating System

  • Windows Desktop
  • Windows Server

Windows Desktop Version

  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP

Windows Server Version

  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2003