Why You Can Trust SQL Backup Master
When searching for a software solution to a critical business problem, trust matters tremendously. This is especially true for database backup software. After all, what good is a SQL Server backup solution if you can’t be confident in the integrity of the backups it creates?
In this article, we’ll examine the transparent operational nature of SQL Backup Master, the established company behind it, and your essential role in ensuring backup chain confidence.
SQL Backup Transparency
One of SQL Backup Master’s greatest strengths is its transparent, non-proprietary approach. SQL Backup Master leverages SQL Server’s native backup capabilities to create standard database backup files. It then compresses (and optionally encrypts) these backups using the compression algorithm of your choice (or none at all, if you prefer) and uploads them to your configured backup destination(s).
What this means for you: you’re never locked into using SQL Backup Master when recovering a database from backup. While SQL Backup Master offers a streamlined database recovery option, it isn’t performing any operations you couldn’t do manually if necessary. In fact, manual recovery is straightforward:
- Download the backup file from your backup destination
- Decompress it using readily available tools
- Restore the database directly via SQL Server (using SQL Server Management Studio or SQL statements)
This point cannot be overstated—SQL Backup Master enhances the SQL Server database backup process without limiting your flexibility. Just as importantly, your database recovery process isn’t trapped behind an expensive licensing paywall from a third-party vendor. Your data remains your data, exactly as it should be.
Pedigree of Key Metric Software
When choosing a database backup solution, the reputation of the company behind it matters significantly.
Key Metric Software has been in continuous operation since 2003 and has developed numerous highly regarded software products—all actively maintained and supported. We serve over 50,000 paid customers (plus many more using free versions of our products) across the globe, backed by our world-class support services.
Key Metric Software’s mission has always been to create exceptional value for organizations of all sizes, and SQL Backup Master represents a cornerstone of that vision.
Your Role in Database Backup Security
Confidence in your SQL Server backup and recovery strategy ultimately begins and ends with you.
When evaluating a database backup solution, thoroughly test the entire backup chain from creation to recovery. Plan to re-test this chain periodically to maintain ongoing security and confidence.
Remember: a database backup is only valuable if it can be successfully recovered when needed.