How to Choose the Right SQL Backup Program for Your Server

Jan 20
17:53

2011

Robert Schumann

Robert Schumann

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A lot of people who are highly skilled in information technology fail to recognize the importance of having a reliable backup for their SQL server. Because this type of application is now so affordable and extremely easy to use, it is amazing that more people aren't running it on a regular basis. It seems that it often isn't until you lose all of your data that you realize a SQL backup program might have saved you.

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There are a few things you should look for if you are thinking of buying a SQL backup program,How to Choose the Right SQL Backup Program for Your Server Articles the first of which is the ease of use. An application that isn't easy to use will not get installed, let alone run properly. This is often the case with the more complicated backup programs. Someone buys it, but no one knows how to run it, so it sits on the shelf and is no good at all.

An SQL backup program must not only be easy to use, but it should be easy to restore the data from. In other words, being able to back up with ease is one thing, but you should also be quickly and easily able to restore your data. Having a backup that you can't work from is no good to anyone, so make sure that whatever package you buy is easy to install, to use, and to restore from.

These programs are now easier to use than ever before and they are extremely affordable, so there is really no reason why you shouldn't have all of your data on your SQL server backed up at all times. With the number of threats that are out there, leaving your data to chance is a dangerous business, and you might find out one day that all of your data is gone.