Database Vault
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No Renewal or Maintenance Fees for Database Vault
Database Vault has no renewal or annual maintenance fees. The license is valid for life and includes free upgrades for both minor and major releases. This perpetual model delivers cost predictability for long-term use in database environments without recurring charges.
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Does Database Vault Support Remote SQL Server Database Backups?
Database Vault does not support creating database backups from a remote SQL Server system. It relies on Microsoft's SMO library which requires direct access to the local file system of the SQL Server instance. This article explains the technical reasons, demonstrates SMO usage, outlines alternatives
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Database Vault Changelog and Release Details
Version 1.1.0.0 of Database Vault launched on 04.01.2016 as the initial release. This changelog tracks all updates with context on why they matter for Windows/.NET database security, upgrade considerations, and operational best practices.
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How Quickly Can Database Vault Generate Database Backups?
Database Vault backup times vary with hardware, database volume, and storage performance. Tests on SQL Server 2014 with 2500 databases (sizes ~100MB to 10GB) took 25-35 minutes for full backups to USB using SQL compression and 3 worker threads. Learn the key factors and optimization best practices.
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Database Vault Backup Task Logs: Availability and Configuration
Database Vault maintains a log for every backup task execution. Logs are stored in the INSTALLATION_DIR\logs directory, can be emailed to recipients on success or failure when configured, and are automatically removed after X days if enabled. This guide details access methods, notification setup, re
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Database Vault Licensing Terms
Database Vault licenses are valid for one computer only and cannot be swapped freely. Transfer requires full uninstallation from the prior machine followed by sales department approval. One license supports backups for any number of remote MySQL servers. SQL Server backups are restricted to the loca
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How Long Is the License for Database Vault Valid?
Purchased licenses for Database Vault are valid for the life of the product. This perpetual model removes renewal cycles, delivering cost predictability and operational stability for long-term database security deployments. Learn what this means for administrators, how to verify status, and how to p
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Are Trial Versions of Database Vault Available?
We do not offer trial versions of Database Vault. Instead ASPnix provides a 30-day no-hassle 100% money-back guarantee so you can deploy the full product risk-free. If it does not meet your needs simply contact us for a refund. For any technical issues our developers provide direct assistance.
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Does Database Vault Run as a Windows Service?
Database Vault does not run as a Windows service. Backups execute via the Windows Task Scheduler using credentials supplied at creation. This delivers precise scheduling, lower resource use, and advanced control. Learn architecture details, configuration steps, PowerShell examples, pitfalls, and tro
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How to Restore SQL Server Backups Using Database Vault
Restore SQL Server backups from Database Vault easily with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. Follow this detailed guide covering prerequisites, SSMS steps, T-SQL examples, troubleshooting, and best practices to ensure successful database restoration.
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How to Restore MySQL Backups Using Database Vault
MySQL backups from Database Vault are SQL text files with CREATE and INSERT statements. Restore them using the command line, phpMyAdmin, or MySQL Workbench. This guide details prerequisites, exact commands, step-by-step processes for each tool, common errors, and verification steps to recover your d
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What Backup Locations Are Supported by Database Vault?
Database Vault supports local drives (internal, external, USB, network-attached) and FTP servers (standard and secured connections) for backups. This article explains the supported methods, configuration best practices, common issues, and notes on future updates to help you choose the right storage
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How Database Vault Creates MySQL Database Backups
Database Vault uses the official mysqldump command line utility to create MySQL database backups. It requires the full path to the mysqldump executable, typically located in the MySQL bin directory. The system also supports backups of remote MySQL servers even without a local MySQL installation on t
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How Database Vault Creates SQL Server Backups
Database Vault uses Microsoft's SMO libraries to create full and incremental backups for SQL Server. It must run locally on the SQL Server machine and cannot target remote instances. This guide details the technical process, requirements, supported backup types, common pitfalls, and practical steps
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What Servers Are Supported by Database Vault?
Database Vault supports Microsoft SQL Server 2014, 2012, 2008 R2 and Oracle MySQL 5.6.x, 5.7.x. These versions have been fully validated for compatibility. This guide details the supported platforms, explains why using validated versions matters for security and stability, provides queries to check