SQLBackupAndFTP

Brownie2019

Brownie2019

Level 23
Thread author
Verified
Well-known
Forum Veteran
Mar 9, 2019
941
3,435
2,168
Germany
Brownie2019 said:

SQLBackupAndFTP​

Database Backup Tool

SQLBackupAndFTP - SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL Backups

SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL Backups made easy with SQLBackupAndFTP. All Backup types, Encryption, Compression, Scheduling, Email notifications, Sending to Folder, FTP or Cloud
sqlbackupandftp.com sqlbackupandftp.com

SQLBackupAndFTP Features & version comparison

Compare SQLBackupAndFTP Free and Paid Editions and select which one fits your needs better.
sqlbackupandftp.com sqlbackupandftp.com
Click to expand...
SQLBackupAndFTP is a Windows backup utility focused on automating database backups (primarily SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL) and then storing/sending those backup archives to local/network storage or common remote destinations (FTP/SFTP/FTPS and multiple cloud providers). ([sqlbackupandftp.com](https://sqlbackupandftp.com/?utm_source=openai))

What it does (at a glance)
  • Schedules database backups (SQL Server supports full/differential/transaction log; MySQL/PostgreSQL support incremental backups per the vendor’s feature notes). ([sqlbackupandftp.com](https://sqlbackupandftp.com/?utm_source=openai))
  • Stores backups to local/network/NAS and remote endpoints like FTP/SFTP/FTPS and cloud storage (Amazon S3/S3-compatible, Azure Storage, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Backblaze B2, Yandex Disk, etc.). ([sqlbackupandftp.com](https://sqlbackupandftp.com/features?utm_source=openai))
  • Compression + encryption options are available; their documentation mentions AES-256 encryption via zip/7zip tooling, and their FAQ also distinguishes “ZIP compatible” vs “WinZip AES” modes in some versions/contexts. ([sqlbackupandftp.com](https://sqlbackupandftp.com/docs/docs/job-settings/backup-job/encryption/?utm_source=openai))
  • Email notifications and a “restore” workflow are listed in their feature comparison. ([sqlbackupandftp.com](https://sqlbackupandftp.com/features?utm_source=openai))

Security-focused considerations (important for any DB backup tool)
  • Treat backups as highly sensitive data: database backups often contain credentials, PII, tokens, and business data. Encrypt them and restrict who can read them.
  • Prefer secure transport: if using “FTP destinations,” prefer SFTP or FTPS over plain FTP where possible. (Plain FTP is unencrypted.)
  • Protect destination credentials: use least-privilege accounts/keys for S3/Azure/FTP endpoints (write-only if feasible; separate delete permissions; separate buckets/containers per environment).
  • 3-2-1 and immutability: keep at least one backup copy offsite and ideally immutable/WORM (or at minimum protected from the same admin credentials that run the database/server).
  • Test restores regularly: a backup you can’t restore is not a backup—verify restore chains (especially for SQL Server diff/log chains).
  • Service account hygiene: run scheduled backup jobs under a dedicated service account with minimal OS + DB permissions.

Practical “safety check” before deploying
I can’t determine “safe vs malicious” just from a product name or website, but you can reduce risk with standard verification steps:
  • Download only from the vendor site and verify the installer’s digital signature (Windows file properties) if present.
  • Upload the installer to VirusTotal and review results (watch for false positives; check vendor reputation and signature info).
  • Install on a test system first and monitor: outbound connections, created services/tasks, and what credentials it stores.
  • If it will run on a server, validate it fits your patching process and change-control (and whether auto-update is used/needed).

Current vendor notes (may change over time)
Their support page currently tells users to be on “the latest version (12.7.35)” before contacting support. ([sqlbackupandftp.com](https://sqlbackupandftp.com/support?utm_source=openai))

Bottom line
As a category, this is a “backup + offsite copy” automation tool for SQL Server/MySQL/PostgreSQL. If you evaluate it, focus less on the UI features and more on credential handling, encryption settings, secure transport (SFTP/FTPS), and a restore-testing routine.

Sources
 

You may also like...