New in Version 8

A New, Modern Interface

Experience SQL Backup Master like never before with our completely redesigned user interface. The new design brings light and dark themes with customizable accent colors, perfectly complementing the modern Windows aesthetic.

Every screen has been refined for improved clarity and usability, making database backup management both powerful and pleasant.

SQL Server 2025 Support

Stay ahead with day-one support for Microsoft SQL Server 2025. As Microsoft's latest database platform releases, SQL Backup Master 8.0 is ready to protect your newest SQL Server deployments alongside your existing infrastructure.

Modern Email Notifications Without SMTP

Say goodbye to SMTP configuration headaches. SQL Backup Master 8.0 introduces native OAuth-based integration with Gmail and Microsoft 365, allowing you to send backup notifications through your existing email services without managing SMTP servers or app passwords.

Simply authenticate with your Google or Microsoft account and start receiving notifications immediately.

Multi-Language Support

SQL Backup Master now speaks your language! This release introduces our first phase of international support with full translations for:

• English
• French (Francais)
• Italian (Italiano)
• German (Deutsch)
• Spanish (Espanol)
• Polish (Polski)
• Greek (Ελληνικά)
• Portuguese (Português)
• Turkish (Türkçe)

This is just the beginning - more languages are coming in future updates as we continue expanding SQL Backup Master's global reach.

Batch Database Restore

Disaster recovery just got faster. The new batch restore feature allows you to restore multiple databases simultaneously while automatically validating restore chains.

No more restoring databases one at a time - select all the databases you need, and SQL Backup Master handles the rest, ensuring proper sequence and dependencies.

WebDAV Backup Destinations

By popular demand, SQL Backup Master now supports WebDAV servers as backup destinations. Whether you're using Nextcloud, ownCloud, or any other WebDAV-compatible storage solution, you can now seamlessly integrate your preferred storage infrastructure into your backup strategy.

Intelligent Missed Backup Recovery

Never miss a critical backup again. SQL Backup Master 8.0 introduces configurable lookback periods for scheduled backups. If the service was offline or a scheduled backup was missed for any reason, the system automatically detects it and executes a recovery backup when it comes back online - keeping your backup chain intact.

Additional Enhancements

Performance & Reliability

• Powershell cmdlets for improved automation support (more info).
• Speed throttling for folder destinations to manage bandwidth usage.
• Optimized Dropbox integration with exponential backoff for rate limiting.
• Enhanced Azure support with increased network timeouts and updated communication libraries.
• Improved backup chain validation with extended verification procedures.
• Faster list operations across all backup destination types.
• Updated 7-zip components for improved security and performance.

Expanded Platform Support

• Wasabi S3 v4 signatures for improved compatibility.
• New webhook templates for Telegram, Matrix, Mattermost, and RocketChat.
• Added informational logging for databases that have TDE enabled.

Security Improvements

• Multi-layered OAuth token encryption at rest.
• Optional data cleanup during uninstallation for complete removal.

Dashboard & Monitoring

• Streamlined dashboard layout for better at-a-glance monitoring.
• Fixed incorrect segment sizing in backup circular progress indicators.

Bug Fixes

• Resolved service installation issues in specific upgrade scenarios.
• Fixed OneDrive destination test failures in some cases.
• Corrected backup progress indicator segment sizing.
• More (full release notes)

Due to security and storage service provider compatiblity updates, SQL Backup Master 8.0 is a strongly recommended upgrade for all existing users.