LiteSpeed for SQL Server

Reduce Database Backup Size and Time, as Well as Cut Recovery Time and Storage Costs

LiteSpeed® for SQL Server reduces your storage footprint by as much as 85 percent more than other compressed, full backup solutions. Our Fast Compression technology dedupes data at the server level during backups so the environment can adapt smoothly to load changes and you can maintain optimal performance.

Plus, LiteSpeed prevents production downtime by letting you restore data and objects directly from backup files and undo accidental or malicious transactions right on the server.

This unmatched solution also includes LiteSpeed Engine for SQL Server. The lightweight, driver-based backup technology lets you take full advantage of LiteSpeed’s compression and encryption — without having to modify existing SQL scripts.

Download

Request Quote

Features
Sys Reqs
Videos
Screenshots
Docs

Fast Compression - Achieve significant reductions in backup size and time with the highest degree of recovery.
Backup Templates - Define backup standards and easily deploy to multiple instances; templates are easily updated and re-deployed as needed, making multi-instance backup management simple.
SmartCleanup - Remove backups from disk with customized retention parameters without disrupting backup integrity.
Network Resilience - Automate recovery from I/O problems.
Adaptive Compression - Compress data with new Adaptive Compression feature which continually monitors backups to maintain optimal backup performance or use one our eight compression levels to select the exact compression you need
Object-Level Recovery - Restore individual objects and query backup files without doing a database restore.
Transaction Log Reader - Roll back transactions to recover data and objects from operations that could adversely affect the database
Centralized Reporting - Track all backup activity for easy review with the comprehensive reporting option.
Intuitive Log Shipping Monitor - Configure and monitor log shipping plans and latency alerting; add or remove subscribers on demand.
Robust Encryption - Secure data with nine levels of encryption, up to AES 256-bit, without impacting performance.
Double-Click Restore (Exclusive) - Create portable database backup files; restore simply by double-clicking on the file.
File Attachments (Exclusive) - Attach externally stored files and folders as a part of any LiteSpeed backup.
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) Integration - Integrate directly with IBM’s Tivoli Storage Manager.
Backup Analyzer - Test compression levels and backup locations to determine optimal backup settings and identify bottlenecks.
Job Manager - View and manage jobs from multiple instances using grid or calendar views.
LiteSpeed Engine for SQL Server - Gain an optional, native backup engine to use existing SQL Server backup commands and scripts, including maintenance plans, while taking advantage of LiteSpeed’s compression and encryption.

Before installing LiteSpeed, ensure your system meets the following minimum hardware and software requirements:

Software Requirements

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 2000 32-bit (Service Pack 4)

Microsoft Windows 2003 32-bit, 64-bit (x64, Itanium) (All Service Packs)

Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit (x64) (All Service Packs)

Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit (x64) (Service Pack 1)

Microsoft Windows 2008 32-bit and 64-bit (x64, Itanium) (Service Pack 1)

Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 64-bit (x64, Itanium)

Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit (x64)

Database Software

SQL Server 7 32-bit (Service Pack 4)

SQL Server 2000 32-bit and 64-bit (Itanium) (All Service Packs)

SQL Server 2005 32-bit and 64-bit (x64, Itanium) (All Service Packs. Maintenance Plans require client tools and Service Pack 2 or later.)

SQL Server 2008 32-bit and 64-bit (x64, Itanium)

SQL Server 2008 R2 32-bit and 64-bit (x64, Itanium)

SQL Server 2012 32-bit and 64-bit (x64)

Additional Software

.Net Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 or higher installed before you install the LiteSpeed Console.

If using Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM), the TSM API and Backup/Archive Client version 5.3 or later should be installed.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.

Adobe Reader 8 or later to view PDF guides.

Hardware Requirements

Processor	Follow the recommendations for the SQL Server version used.
Disk Space	250 MB of disk space for installation Note: The disk space required may vary based on options selected during installation.
Memory	Follow the recommendations for the SQL Server version used. Note: The memory required may vary based on the following: Applications that are running on your system Size and complexity of the database Amount of database activity Number of concurrent users accessing the database
Monitor & Resolution	SVGA with a minimum resolution of 1024x768

Supported Cluster Environments

Microsoft Cluster Service 2003 & Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster
HP PolyServe Matrix Sever 3.6.1
Veritas Storage Foundation HA for Windows 5.0

VMWare and Hyper-V Environments

LiteSpeed has been tested and is certified to work under VMWare and Hyper-V environments.

Language Supported:

US English

LiteSpeed’s Patent-Pending Fast Compression Delivers Unprecedented Storage and Time Savings
Find out how LiteSpeed helps dramatically reduce your storage footprint and backup times over what you get today.
Register for the webcast
Streamlining Backup and Recovery in Multi-Platform Environments
Carol Fawcett, VP of I.S. for Quest Software, and Tom Sager, DBA Manager for E.ON US, share some of their real-world experience in dramatically reducing data volumes and restore times in their Oracle and SQL Server backup and recovery operations.
Register for the webcast