SQLServerBooster

Those who work with database environments such as Microsoft SQL Server could require a tool for backing-up the contents of their databases and compressing them for easy transferring.

SQLServerBooster is an application designed to provide users with a solution for protecting their SQL databases by performing backup tasks. It also enables them to encrypt the content of their databases and send them with ease through FTP or services such as Amazon S3.

The application carries two distinct modules, one that enables the visualization of the database backups and another that allows users to create new tasks. The latter takes the form of an assisting wizard, which will help users determine the right parameters for saving the contents of their databases.

One is able to select the database for which the backup process to be carried out easily and then the next window offers several choices for the backup type. Moreover, they can select a full, differential, transaction log or remote (script) backup type.

However, one drawback of the wizard is the fact that once closed, it does not remember the last used databases and people will have to input all the required credentials each time they create a new task.

Users will be able to set the application to also execute specified SQL scripts or custom command line scripts before the backup process. Another noteworthy feature provided by the utility is the fact that it permits users to compress their backups.

People can select to send the compressed backups through FTP or several hosting services such as Amazon S3, Windows Azure or Dropbox. This fact alone is a great addition to the backup functionality, as it increases the handling efficiency considerably and allows people to safely send their backed up content to the preferred network service.

For users who are seeking to backup the contents of their Microsoft SQL databases, this application could be a wise choice. Supporting various databases, such as ³MySQL², MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle and Firebird, for instance, it can constitute a reliable solution to to create selective database backups, execute custom scripts prior to the backup process or even compress the contents.