We use MS SQL 2008 R2 with Idrea SqSafe for Backup we have setup 1. Full Databae backup once a week 2. Diff databae backup every day at...
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SQLVDBCDM – virtual point in time restore?
Has anyone had any luck in getting point in time restore to work using the CLI (command line interface)??? I have no issues restoring a full backup,...
Creating Your Disaster Recovery Plan
So your boss asked for a copy of your DR plan. Once you've wiped that deer-in-the-headlights look off your face, you realize...
Could not access backup file with the current credentials
Hi all, I try to restore native Sql-2014 compressed full Backup. After click "create" button on UI, he ask me for credentials. After input...
SQL Virtual Database, DBCC CHECKDB command has been running for 18 hours
We desired to have a Virtual database to run the DBCC CHECKDB on the virtual database because the load it put on the production database slows down...
Accessing SQL Virtual Database via java application (web/standalone)
Hi, Assume i have 300 MB of .bak file. When i use https://www.idera.com/productssolutions/sqlserver/sqlvirtualdatabase 1. The...
Daylight Saving Time bug strikes again
While I get it, Idera appears to have no intention of ever fixing this bug, perhaps they don't know how to fix it, but I want to bring it up yet...
Unable to add SQL instance, Error During Adding Instances
When trying to add an instance I get "Error During Adding Instances" error. Happens when specifying both Windows and SQL authentication....
Question concerning Disk Space Savings on SQLsafe Today dashboard
On the Disk Space Savings section of the SQLsafe Today dashboard, what do the size parameters represent? The amount of savings (i.e., 140 GB for...
Installation issues with 8.2 and 8.3
For months now we've had issues with installation of 8.2 and now 8.3. Remote installs from the Management Console fail constantly with no...
product-oriented educational blog posts for SQL Safe Backup
Here is a list of product-oriented educational blog posts for SQL Safe Backup: A Short Introduction to the SQL Safe Command Line Interface (CLI)...
Backup mirroring
Two short questions about your Backup tool: – does the mirroring work for every SQL Server Edition (or only Enterprise as the native) –...
SQLSafe Web Console
I am trying to add an instance to the SQLSafe web console but whenever I attempt to add the server I get an error. Error During Adding Instances An...
Credentials needed when creating Virtual Database
Hi all, i have two domains, one for production, one for dev, i have take backups of my production databases and want to make them virtual whith...
SQL Safe & Database Optimizer
I understand that using SQL Safe to backup and restore will allow instant access to Data and we can Read & Write. We have TB size backup(Native...
Idera Backup Agent and .NET Framework 4.5.2
I just wanted to verify that there are no known issues with the Idera SQL Safe Backup Agent version 7.2.1.26 and .NET Framework 4.5.2. One of the...
Data Domain Setup
Is there any documentation for configuring Data Domain backup destinations? We are currently using SQLSafe 7.2.1.26 and would love to be able to...
Issue with using sqlvdbcmd command line to create virtual database
I’ve been using SQL virtual database console UI for a few years now and am exploring using the command line tool in order to automate...
SQLvdb Filter Service version 8.0.0.423: License has expired.
Hi, We are using SQLSafe on multiple servers in our company. Recently we’re seeing ‘SQLvdb Filter Service version 8.0.0.423: License has...
Files created by VirtualDB
Good day, The VDB documentation explains the files and sizes created by VDB, for example for a 500Mb backup, it requires 51Kb. I have a dump of...
Log exports
Why does SQLSafe 7.4 not have the ability to export log entries from the SQLSafe Management Console? It’s all SQL based, generating and...
CREATE DATABASE permission denied in database 'master'
I’m trying to run [xp_ss_restore] but I’m getting error “CREATE DATABASE permission denied in database...
Persisting Errors on Last Operation Status
Hello, We are seeing errors from a failed backup almost a year ago that persist in the Last Operation Status area of the Polices. Although we re-ran...
Moving SQL Sever 2012 Clustered Environment to SQL Safe Backup Server
Hello Our company just bought the SQL Safe Backup software (SQL management software). Can someone tells me how to move our clustered environment...