LiteSpeed for SQL Server

Features & Benefits

11 levels of compression

Choose from minimal compression for fastest backups, all the way up to the highest compression to reduce backup sizes by up to 95%

Fastest backup solution available

With backups and restores up to 70% faster than standard tools, LiteSpeed shortens the backup window, allowing you to take backups when you need them, not when you can fit them into your business

Backup Mirroring

Backup the data on one server, and then do a full database restore on a different server, eliminating the time needed to install new software 9 levels of encryption LiteSpeed offers built-in RC2, RC4, AES, 3DES secret key encryptions to protect backups from unauthorised access.  

Double-Click Restore

LiteSpeed builds a complete, self-contained restorable database file ready for shipping.  No need to install LiteSpeed on the destination server before restoring a backup.  

Integrated Log Shipping

Backup to the latest transaction with integrated support for log shipping.  

Enterprise Command-Line Interface

LiteSpeed backups and restores can be fully automated with the standard command-line, or with T-SQL scripts.  

Log Reader – Enterprise Edition

Recover data stored in transaction log files by rolling back any operation and reconstructing transactions

Table Level Recovery – Enterprise Edition

Recover from unexpected database changes by restoring individual tables, rather than the entire archive

Extract DDL from Backup Archive – Enterprise Edition

Extract the script necessary to recreate the database from the archive file

Backup Archive Queries – Enterprise Edition

Get specific information from the backup archive by running queries against it

FAQ

What versions of SQL Server does LiteSpeed™ support?  

LiteSpeed™ for SQL Server supports MSDE, SQL Express, SQL Server 7, SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008 (CTP 4).  

What does LiteSpeed™ for SQL Server Server offer over native tools?  

LiteSpeed™ for SQL Server offers much broader compression levels which have helped many companies reduce backup sizes by over 90% and reduce backup windows by over 50%.  LiteSpeed™ for SQL Server also offers built-in encryption, letting companies significantly improve the security of their backup archives.  

Does LiteSpeed™ for SQL Server Server support clusters?  

LiteSpeed™ for SQL Server offers full support for cluster environments.  

Does LiteSpeed™ for SQL Server offer reporting?  

Yes, LiteSpeed™ for SQL Server offers reporting giving detailed information on all backup and restore operations.  

How is LiteSpeed™ for SQL Server licensed?  

LiteSpeed for SQL is licensed on the number of physical or virtual machines on which you will backup and restore SQL Server databases.If you have 5 servers running SQL Server in your database farm, then you will need 5 licenses of LiteSpeed for SQL Server.  

What editions of LiteSpeed for SQL Server are available?  

LiteSpeed for SQL Server is available in Standard and Enterprise editions.  Both feature the same compression, speed and security.  The Enterprise edition adds the ability to recreate transactions from the logs, recover individual tables, extract the database schema from the archive and query data from the archive.  

Are evaluations available?  

Yes, LiteSpeed™ for SQL Server offers a built-in 15 day evaluation mode that offers all of the product functionality from 15 days of the time it was installed.  Trial extensions are available by contacting your sales representative.  

Licensing

How is LiteSpeed for SQL Server licensed?  

LiteSpeed for SQL Server is licensed on the number of physical or virtual machines on which you will backup and restore SQL Server databases.If you have 5 servers running SQL Server in your database farm, then you will need 5 licenses of LiteSpeed for SQL Server Server.  

What license quantities are available?  

Server licenses are available in any quantity.  

Can I move licenses from one server to another?  

Each license is permanently assigned to a server as part of the licensing process.  If you have completely retired a server from your network, and will never use LiteSpeed for SQL Server to backup databases on it again, then contact ScriptLogic Technical Support who can assist you in releasing the license from that server.  

Is an evaluation license available?  What restrictions does it have?  

Yes, LiteSpeed for SQL Server offers an evaluation mode when you install it.  This entitles you to a 15 day evaluation of the product.  There are no restrictions on that evaluation.  

Can I extend my evaluation?  

You can request an extension by contacting us