BACK UP SQL TO FTP, FTPS, and SFTP (SSH)

SQL Backup Master supports standard FTP, as well as secure FTP (both SFTP and FTPS protocols). Compatible with nearly all modern FTP servers.

For decades, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has been a cornerstone of remote file storage. SQL Backup Master embraces this proven technology by providing a powerful and flexible FTP destination for your SQL Server backups. Moving your database backups to an off-site FTP server is a critical step in a sound disaster recovery strategy, and our software makes this process both simple and secure.

As the configuration screenshot illustrates, connecting to your FTP server is straightforward. Simply provide the server address, your login credentials, and the destination folder. We offer comprehensive support for multiple transfer protocols to meet your specific security requirements:

• FTP (File Transfer Protocol): The standard, widely compatible protocol for basic file transfers.
• FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS): A secure extension of FTP that uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect your credentials and data during transfer, ensuring confidentiality.
• SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol): An entirely different protocol that operates over the secure SSH shell. It provides robust authentication and encrypted data transfers, and is often preferred for its security and firewall-friendly nature.

SQL Backup Master is engineered for reliability, especially when dealing with potentially unstable network connections. Advanced options allow you to fine-tune your connection by configuring timeouts and enabling passive mode. We also provide robust proxy support for environments with specific network architectures. Most importantly, the software can automatically resume uploads that are interrupted, which is invaluable when transferring large database backups. This resilience ensures that your off-site backups complete successfully, giving you peace of mind.

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