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NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server

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

NetVault 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.

NetVault LiteSpeed also prevents production downtime by letting you restore data and objects directly from backup files and undo accidental or malicious transactions right on the server. Plus, NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server High Availability Edition with NetVault FastRecover lets you recover databases to any point in time in seconds.

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

Features

  • 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
  • Restore as Compressed - Restore a NetVault LiteSpeed backup as a compressed, read-only database to save valuable disk space
  • SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn Availability Groups – Easily back up the databases on the preferred instances in SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn Availability Groups
  • 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 NetVault 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.
  • NetVault 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  NetVault LiteSpeed’s compression and encryption.
  • NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server High Availability Edition with NetVault FastRecover - Leverage our patented FlashRestore™ Continuous Data Protection (CDP) technology to recover databases to any point in time in seconds.

Sys Reqs

Before installing NetVault 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 2003 R2 32-bit, 64-bit (x64)

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)

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

Additional Software

.Net Framework 3.5 or higher installed before you install the NetVault LiteSpeed UI 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

ProcessorFollow 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 & ResolutionSVGA with a minimum resolution of 1024x768

Supported Cluster Environments

  • Microsoft Cluster Service 2003
  • Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Failover Cluster
  • HP PolyServe Matrix Sever 3.6.1
  • Veritas Storage Foundation HA for Windows 5.0

VMWare and Hyper-V Environments

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

Language Supported:

  • US English

Videos

Screenshots

Screenshot Tour

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Central Repository

Central Repository

 

Backup Templates

Backup Templates

 

Object Level Recovery – Table / Schema Restore

Object Level Recovery – Table / Schema Restore

 

Transaction Log Reader

Transaction Log Reader

 

Object Level Recovery – SELECT Option

Object Level Recovery – SELECT Option

 

Maintenance Plan Designer

Maintenance Plan Designer

 

Log Shipping Monitor

Log Shipping Monitor

 

Job Manager

Job Manager

 

Backup Analyzer

Backup Analyzer

 

Docs

White Papers

5 Ways Today's Backup & Restore Technologies Can Put Your Business on the Fast Track Adopting a Service-Centric Approach to Backup & Recovery Analyst Report: Breaking The Backup Single Pane of Glass Analyst Report: Enterprise Backup is Broken Applying Updates to a Clustered Instance of SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2008 R2 Automating DBA Processes for Microsoft SQL Server Backup and Recovery Options in a Multi-Platform Environment Collision Course or Prime Opportunity: Virtualization and SQL Server Developing Something for Nothing with SQL Server: A Closer Look at SQL Server Express and How it Can Work for You Disk Storage: Grow with Your Existing Space Ease of Use: Let Your DBAs Be DBAs Five Amazing Things NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server Can Do for You IDC LINK: Quest Aligns Data Protection and Recovery to a Service Continuity Model Justifying SQL Server Management Tools in a Down Economy NetVault LiteSpeed Backup Hardware: More, More, More NetVault LiteSpeed Backup Software: Don't Let Your Vendor Run Your Business NetVault LiteSpeed Bandwidth: Don't Force a Fire Hose through a Water Fountain NetVault LiteSpeed Encryption: Protect Your Data NetVault LiteSpeed Rapid Access to Backups: Save Time with Object Level Recovery NetVault LiteSpeed Tape Space: Spiraling Infrastructure Complexity NetVault LiteSpeed Time to Restore: Streamline Your Recovery Processes Proactive Performance Management for Enterprise Databases Reduce Complexity through NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server Security Guide for NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server SQL Server eBook: A Practical Guide To Backup, Recovery, and Troubleshooting Taneja Group: Company Profile, Quest Software The Evolution of the SQL Server DBA The Top 10 Mistakes on SQL Server back to top

Case Studies

Data Technology Consultants Keeps its Client’s Disaster Recovery Plan Alive and Well with NetVault LiteSpeed® for SQL Server with Fast Compression Data Technology Consultants Relies on Quest Tools to Proactively Monitor Client Environments and Provide Backup Compression and Encryption Database Products Help Real Estate Service Evaluate Millions of Homes Daily, Cut Costs Flat File Backups, Smaller Backup Files, and Enhanced Client Experience Keys to Countrywide Financial Corporation Standardizing on NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server Fulton County School System Sees Future of Student Information System with Quest Software's NetVault LiteSpeed Leading Financial Services Company Uses NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server to Realize Substantial Savings in Data Compression, Backup Times Microsoft Uses NetVault Litespeed for SQL Server to Eliminate the Need for Additional Storage NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server Enables 24x7 Customer Care Center to Reduce Backup and Recovery Time, Making Room for More Customer Service Calls, Backup Recovery NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server Reduces Storage Costs at Motability Operations NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server Streamlines Retail Distribution and Storage Operations NetVault LiteSpeed Helps Internet Auction Co. Dramatically Reduce Costs and Cut Backup and Recovery Times by 50 Percent NetVault LiteSpeed Helps Oxfam Reduce Backup Time by 50 Percent and Storage Costs by 90 Percent to Keep Its Relief Efforts on Track NetVault LiteSpeed Shrinks SQL Server Backup Time and Maximizes Data Processing Window for COLORADO group Ltd. NetVault LiteSpeed Wins Government Election Agency's Vote to Deliver Improved IT Efficiencies NIBC Invests in NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server to Dramatically Compress Backup Files and Reduce Compression Time Quest Boosts Savills' SQL Server Performance, Reduces Storage Needs, and Speeds Up Backup Process Quest Cleans Up Greenstar's SQL Server Performance Monitoring and Delivers Diagnostics Times Savings of 80% Quest Delivers Immediate ROI and Prevents Costly Upgrade for Morefield Communications Quest Helps Managed Services Provider VeriCenter® Drive Savings, Enhance Services to Data Center Customers Nationwide Quest Speeds Oracle RMAN Backup Time by 50% While Reducing Storage Space by 75% with NetVault LiteSpeed® Quest's NetVault LiteSpeed Expedites Backup of SQL Server for Challenger Financial Services Group Rehfeld's SQL Server Ailments Are Cured by NetVault LiteSpeed for SQL Server Singapore American School Achieves a Quantum Leap in Productivity with Quest's SharePoint and SQL Server Solutions Tesco.com Stays Open with Faster Backups from NetVault LiteSpeed Trend Micro Gains the Security of Optimal System Performance with Faster SQL Server Backups from NetVault LiteSpeed Wilbur Smith Associates Is on the Road to Success with Quest's Solutions for SQL Server back to top

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