ALIBABA CLOUD OSS DESTINATION

A look at the Alibaba Cloud OSS destination inside SQL Backup Master. Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) is supported through its S3-compatible API endpoint.

Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) is one of the largest cloud storage platforms in the world, delivering highly reliable, elastic, and cost-effective storage for SQL Server database backups. With data centers spanning mainland China, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, Alibaba Cloud provides exceptional geographic coverage - making it a particularly strong backup destination for organizations with operations in China or broader APAC markets. SQL Backup Master's S3-compatible integration with Alibaba Cloud OSS lets you leverage the same proven backup workflow while tapping into OSS's competitive pricing and enterprise-grade infrastructure.

Alibaba Cloud OSS is engineered for extreme durability (advertised at 99.9999999999% - twelve nines) and provides multiple storage classes including Standard, Infrequent Access, Archive, and Cold Archive - allowing you to optimize backup costs based on retention and access requirements. The service includes server-side encryption, cross-region replication, and fine-grained access controls that give your SQL Server backup data enterprise-level security. For businesses navigating China's data residency requirements, Alibaba Cloud provides in-country storage options that SQL Backup Master can seamlessly target through its standard S3 destination configuration - no custom scripts or specialized tooling required.

Step-by-step guide: How to back up SQL Server databases to Alibaba Cloud OSS