SQLBackupAndFTP for Windows

Product overview

SQLBackupAndFTP is a free Windows utility for managing and protecting databases. It connects to a variety of database management systems and simplifies the process of creating backups. The interface is user-friendly, letting administrators configure connection settings quickly and verify connectivity with a built-in test before running tasks.

Key capabilities

• Automatic backup of all non-system databases, so newly created databases are included without manual changes
• Support for multiple DBMS platforms and straightforward connection setup
• Quick connection verification to confirm the server link is working properly
• Simple selection mechanism for choosing which databases to back up
• Options to omit certain databases from scheduled backups for more control

Backup selection and scheduling

Administrators can choose between a fully automated approach or a more selective strategy. The program provides a checkbox-style selection system for picking individual databases, and it also allows excluding specific databases from automated schedules. This flexibility makes it easy to design a backup plan that matches organizational requirements, balancing comprehensiveness and resource usage.

Alternative suggestion

One alternative that is sometimes mentioned is the SPSS trial version — note that SPSS is primarily a statistical analysis package rather than a backup utility. If you are evaluating tools, be sure to match feature sets (backup automation, DBMS compatibility, scheduling and exclusion options) to your needs rather than selecting solely based on a trial availability.