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MS SQL Server Backup and Restore Database

With SQL Server Backup tool you can automate SQL database backup to local pc, AWS S3, OneDrive, Google Drive, Wasabi, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze, etc. Download and Try it for free.

  • Automate Database Backup of SQL Server and Express
  • Backup Type: Full, Differential and Transaction log
  • Works With SQL Server installed on the same PC
  • Auto-run backup in background after Windows startup
  • 15 Days Free Trial (no credit card needed)
  • Compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7
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Your data, your storage

Automate SQL Server Backup to Multiple Storage Locations

SQL Server backup tool a Windows based application that on your local pc. Nobody charges you per gigabyte like online tools, and no copy of your database ever sits on somebody else’s server. Its just your database and your storage location.

Choose any destination — or several at once
This PCany folder
External driveUSB or disk
NASnetwork share
OneDriveyour account
Amazon S3your own bucket
S3-compatibleWasabi · B2 · MinIO
Google Driveyour account
SFTPyour own server
No per-GB fee from us Your database never passes through us Your passwords stay on your machine
Video tutorial

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Why It Matters

Why Use SQL Server Backup Software?

A single disk failure, poor deployment or ransomware assault can permanently take down the SQL Server database. You can restore a recent copy with a backup. Recovery, then, is a restore rather than a rebuild.

Prevent Long-Term Data Loss

Records can be erased in seconds via hardware malfunctions, corrupted MDF/LDF files, lost tables, or unintentional DELETE. A new copy is always available thanks to automated scheduled backups. You can get the most recent point and carry on working rather than losing years' worth of data.

Recover from an Attack by Ransomware

Your database may be encrypted or erased by malware, and the data is rarely restored by server cleaning. You can retrieve encrypted copies that are kept in multiple locations following an attack. Recover from backup instead than paying a ransom or rebuilding by hand.

Migrate Uninterrupted

There are always risks associated with moving a database to a new server, instance, or host, including incomplete imports, corrupted.bak files and missing rows. The original is safeguarded by full backup. Therefore, the failed migration is rollback rather than disaster..

How it works

How to Schedule Auto Backup SQL Server Database?

The backup and restore process is kept straightforward by the Microsoft SQL Server Database Backup utility: select your database, connect, decide where to save it and configure plan.

Key Features

SQL Server Backup Tool Features

Full or Differentail Backup

Two ways to backup, so you are not copying everything every single time. A full backup makes a complete copy of the database. Every table, row, index and object in one file, you can restore all on its own. An Differentail backup is significantly faster and smaller since it only stores the data that has changed since the previous backup. To achieve total security while consuming less time, storage, and bandwidth, periodically do full backups with incrementals in between.

Automated Scheduled Backup

Creating daily database backups by hand takes a lot of time and is simple to forget. The built-in schedule in this SQL server backup tool automatically generates backups in accordance with your selected schedule. Hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and custom schedules are among the available schedules. Backup automatically secures your database after it is configured and requires no human intervention.

Flexible Storage

Having backups in several places enhances disaster recovery and guards against hardware malfunctions. For extra security, you can make several backup copies with ms sql database backup tool. It offers multiple saving options such as Local Drive, NAS, Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, MinIO, FTP, SFTP, Cloud Storage and many more. You can store backup SQL Server database to PC, external hard drives, network attached storage, etc.

AES-256 Encryption

Databases often contain confidential business information. To keep your data secure, every backup is protected using AES-256 encryption before it is saved or uploaded. Microsoft sql database backup tool provides an additional layer of security against unauthorized access. Only users with the correct encryption password can access the backup file.

Backup Compression

Large backup files can be produced by large SQL Server databases. It automatically compresses backup files up to 70–80% before saving them to save storage space. Without compromising data integrity, compression reduces disc usage, expedites uploads to cloud storage, and improves backup management.

Backup Monitoring

Keeping an eye on backup jobs is crucial to maintaining the security of your database. Every backup process is recorded by the software, which enables you to examine both successful and unsuccessful tasks, start and finish times, and comprehensive error data from a single dashboard. This aids administrators in promptly identifying problems and confirming the successful execution of planned backups.

Intelligent Retention Strategy

Older backup files might quickly take up important storage space when new backups are made. Using rules you specify, such as retaining the latest seven days' worth of backups, four weekly backups, or monthly backups for a predetermined amount of time, the smart retention tool automatically maintains backup history. This keeps storage under control and organised while guaranteeing that you always have recent recovery points.

Restore the Database

Database backups are just half of the protection plan. It will assist you with SQL Server database backup and restoration. You can restore your backup if your data is lost as a result of ransomware, hardware malfunctions, unintentional deletions, corrupted databases, or server breakdowns. Tables, records, indexes, stored procedures, views, and other database objects are all preserved when your database is restored.

Multiple Database Support

To manage different database platforms, separate backup tools are often required, which increases management complexity and effort. This backup solution addresses that problem by allowing you to protect many database engines from a single application. If you need to back up MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariDB, MongoDB, and many more, it provides a unified interface to configure, schedule, monitor, and manage backup jobs.

The part that matters

Restore SQL Server Database Instantly

SQL Server Backup Tool runs smooth auto database backup from your Windows pc. You can keep number of days older database copies and restore them anytime you want. Thus, your database will remain secured from day one.

Restore: analytics from local pc
Locate backupfind the key in the destination
Decrypt & verifyAES-256-GCM integrity check
Decompressrestore the original dump · 2.41 GB
RESTORE DATABASErelocate the data files, restore as analytics_restored
Comaprision

Prapl SQL Backup vs Other Tools

A desktop app you own versus the server and cloud-based tools most vendors sell.

FeaturePrapl SQL BackupOnline Tools
DeploymentDesktop-based Windows softwareMostly server-based / cloud-based
InstallationDownload, install, and start usingOften requires server setup or an online account
Trial activationDownload and use the trial directly — no credit cardMany require credit card activation to start a trial
Supported database enginesPostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, MongoDB, Oracle, SQLite, Redis, ClickHouse, Elasticsearch, Neon, Suprabase, Amazon RDS and other managed databasesUsually limited to a few engines (PostgreSQL, SQL Server and MySQL), licensed separately
Database backup limitBackup unlimited databasesUpto 2 Databases
Server limitUnlimited Server1 Server
PricingPlans starting from $9/monthStarts from $39/month
Backup destinationLocal PC and cloud storage of your choicePrimarily server/cloud-based destinations
Data controlBackup operations stay in your own Windows environmentData may be processed through hosted/server infrastructure
Best forBusinesses, DBAs, developers and users wanting a flexible desktop backup solutionOrganizations preferring server-based or managed backup platforms
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Your Storage, Your Data, No Data Leak Policy

Built for Every SQL Server Environment

Whether managing just a single database or hundreds of production databases, our SQL Server backup software simplifies the complexity of backup management for all situations, from small businesses to large enterprises. Get the peace of mind that comes with automated backups, secure storage and reliable recovery solutions to ensure your most important business data stays protected.

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Enterprise Organizations

Large organisations run their businesses based on critical data stored in SQL Server – financial records, customer information, ERP system, internal applications etc. This solution enables the enterprise’s IT team to automate backup processes, secure backup file using advanced AES-256 encryption technology, store multiple recovery copies of data at different locations (local and cloud).

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Small & Medium Businesses

Small businesses often lack dedicated administrators, making regular backup difficult to maintain. It provides an easy-to-use interface that allows businesses to automate backups without writing scripts or performing complex configurations.

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Software Development Teams

Developers frequently make changes to database structures, stored procedures and application data during development and testing. Creating regular backups before deployments provides a reliable recovery point if an update introduces unexpected issues.

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Database Administrators

Managing multiple SQL Server instances and databases can be challenging as your infrastructure grows. This enables DBAs to configure backup jobs, monitor backup history, manage storage locations and restore databases from a single application.

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Managed Service Providers

Service providers responsible for maintain client databases need a dependable backup solution that supports multiple environments. This allows MSPs to configure separate backup jobs for different customers while storing backups securely on local storage, cloud storage, Amazon S3, etc.

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Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure

Organizations running SQL Server on physical servers, virtual machines or cloud-hosted infrastructure can use the same backup workflow across all environments. If your databases are hosted on-premises or in cloud virtual machines, it creates secure backups and store them in your preferred destination.

Technical specs

System Requirement & Basic Information

Storage Required
500 MB Minimum (1 GB Recommended)
RAM
1 GB Minimum (2 GB Recommended)
Versions
SQL Server 2008 R2 → 2025 · ships up-to-date client tools · version-mismatch detection
Compression
Streaming gzip — constant memory, no temp bloat
Encryption
AES-256-GCM, key via scrypt, per-file salt, per-chunk nonce · secrets in OS keyring
Destinations
Local / NAS, Amazon S3, S3-compatible (Wasabi, Backblaze B2, MinIO), SFTP
Scheduling & retention
Manual / hourly / daily / weekly / monthly · keep-last-N per destination
Platforms
Windows 10/11 · desktop app and headless CLI/agent
SQL Server backup FAQ

Questions, answered

Follow the steps below:
  • Run the Prapl SQL Backup Tool and click on + New Backup.
  • Choose SQL Server as the engine. Connect and tick the database.
  • Select destination location and click Continue.
  • Configure backup settings and click Run.

No. SQL Backup Tool has a fixed price. You use your own storage, so there are no additional storage fees from us. Whether you back up to your local drive, network storage, or your own cloud account, your storage remains under your control.

You do. All backup files are stored in the location you choose. We never store your database backups anywhere, giving you complete ownership and control of your data.

No. The software does not impose storage limits or charge based on backup size. The only limit is the available space in your own storage destination.

Many backup solutions charge recurring subscription fees based on the amount of data you store. SQL Backup Tool follows a different approach: you purchase the software at a fixed price and use your own storage. This means your data stays with you, and you never pay us extra for additional storage capacity.

The tool works across SQL Server 2008 R2 through 2025, in Express, Standard, Enterprise and Developer editions, including Azure SQL and Amazon RDS.

Yes. It handles both backup and restore in one place. Create encrypted backup and restore it when you need to recover.
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