Database Backup Software to Take DB Snapshots in Windows and LinuxDatabase backup is a crucial part of business-level data security procedures. To take snapshots from every database existed, Handy Backup provides a couple of generic and dedicated tools allowing to backup database without any significant efforts or expenses. Handy Backup is a professional-grade software providing database backup and recovery for different DBMS types. Along with databases, Handy Backup can save data of any other types, from files and folders to static website contents, CMS data and cloud accounts! Free Download Version 8.4.6, built on April 25, 2023  List of Supported DatabasesThis instrument takes snapshots of MySQL databases and tables, forming readable sets of SQL commands allowing restoring original MySQL datasets. The dedicated instrument can back up Microsoft SQL Server of any version (MSSQL 2016, 2014). This tool can save whole databases, tables, SPFILE and Controlfile. Handy Backup uses a dedicated instrument to back up PostgreSQL databases, tables and schemas, allowing backing up local or distributed PostgreSQL databases. The Oracle backup feature bases on a RMAN internal backup utility, providing a complete compatibility with an Oracle API. It can back up & restore Oracle data natively. The MariaDB backup feature allows users creating and restoring a sequence of MariaDB SQL operators, restoring a table backed up. Like MySQL, it supports many engines. The IBM DB2 backup plug-in is a solution allowing creating hot and cold DB2 snapshots, as well as restoring and replicating DB2 databases in a native API mode. The plug-in for backing up IBM Notes (formerly Lotus Notes and Domino) files and tables allows quick and secure access to IBM Notes database information and effective restoration for taken snapshots. Cacti backup with Handy Backup software is very easy and highly efficient, due to its MySQL plug-in. Generic Tool Using ODBC - DatabaseUse an ODBC database backup for any DBMS existed with a standard, generic instrument called “Database”. With such a feature, you can back up some SQL or non-SQL databases:
 Hot and Cold Database BackupThere are two principal approaches to backing up databases: 
All database backup plug-ins in Handy Backup are designed to retrieve data without interrupting database services, i.e. perform hot backup. The program can be used on both physical and virtual servers, and all operations can be scheduled to run daily or in your own period of time. Schedule backups, enable e-mail notifications – and always know that your data is protected.  Replication and ClusteringReplication Replication enables you to distribute the database across several servers and assign each server its own role, so that one server interacts with applications in a common way, while the others are used as read-only copies. Failure of one server doesn’t cause complete loss of service of your applications, and at any time you can reconfigure a Slave Server to act as a Master and vice versa. Note: Though replication configuration provides higher uptime and accessibility of your databases, it cannot replace backups. Therefore, if your master database will accidentally crush, then all changes will be automatically replicated to slave databases. ClusteringThe same is true for clustering configuration where multiple servers (SQL nodes) act as one, without any specific roles. Clusters are usually based on distributed storage engines in which failure of any node doesn’t result in any loss of data. Unlike replication configuration, they do not allow for long-distance database distribution, but provide higher I/O speed and better response times. As a rule, it is always recommended to combine replication or clustering configuration and database backups.  Licensing InformationThere are the two business-level editions of Handy Backup, both come with a full set of database backup plug-ins and other useful options. To back up databases, try either Small Business or Server Network editions. Free 30-day trial! Recommended Solution Version 8.4.6, built on April 25, 2023. 116 MB Handy Backup Small BusinessTo make use of the database backup plug-ins, you need the Small Business edition of our software. All plug-ins for data sources and storage for small business server backup! Recommended Solution Version 8.4.6, built on April 25, 2023. 116 MB Handy Backup Server NetworkMake centralized backup of all servers and workstations in an entire network from one centralized console by using the Server Network edition, a complete solution for network backup! Video Example of Database BackupIn this video you can see an example of database backup made with the PostgreSQL plug-in. You will learn how to save and restore PostgreSQL tables by using all features of Handy Backup step by step. Note: To follow the instructions in the above video, you need to download our software. Handy Backup for Hosting ProvidersWe are a very open company, and look forward to partnership opportunities with businesses from all fields of IT, including OEM, service providers, integrators, and other. Our solutions are already used by several web hosting providers who use it to back up databases of their clients. If you would like to join our partner network, or discuss details of potential co-operation, please refer to the Partners section. Free Download Version 8.4.6, built on April 25, 2023 Enjoy one of the best software for database backup and recovery! See Also:Cnet Editor’s Rating: Outstanding |
4 comments
Paul
I love this software. I recommend it to all my clients. Especially now that it has DVD burning which is great for most small business. I use it to back up inexpensive NAS's ... It keeps getting better!
birhead
I liked the program because of its simplicity.
AlexHaven72
Is there a warranty on the backup database,and how to check whether database backup was successful?
HB_Moderator
You may always check the destination folder to see whether all the files are backed up or not (however this information is visible in the log file). You can also create a test DB and check if Handy Backup is fully functional and works properly.