SQL Backup Master Help

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WebDAV server

WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) allows SQL Backup Master to store database backups on remote servers that support the WebDAV protocol, including cloud storage services like Nextcloud, ownCloud, and Koofr.

Server Configuration


Server


Enter the full WebDAV URL provided by your service provider. This typically starts with https:// and includes the path to your WebDAV endpoint.


Example: https://app.koofr.net/dav/Koofr


Username


Your WebDAV account username or email address used to authenticate with the server.


Password


The password associated with your WebDAV account. Some services may require app-specific passwords instead of your regular account password.


Timeout


The maximum time in seconds to wait for server responses. Default is 300 seconds. Increase this value if you experience timeout errors with large backups or slow connections.

Common Settings


Remote Directory


The folder path on the WebDAV server where backups will be stored. Leave blank to use the root directory. If the specified directory doesn't exist, SQL Backup Master will create it automatically.

Emergency Destination


Check this box to use this destination only when all other configured destinations fail. This provides a fallback option for critical backup scenarios.


Enabled Backup Types


Select which SQL Server backup types this destination should accept:

  • Full - Complete database backups
  • Differential - Changes since the last full backup
  • Transaction Log - Transaction log backups for point-in-time recovery


Delete Backups Older Than

Automatically remove old backup files after the specified number of days and hours. Set to 0 to keep backups indefinitely. This helps manage storage space on your WebDAV server.

Advanced Settings


Use Windows Authentication


Enable this option if your WebDAV server supports Windows integrated authentication (NTLM/Kerberos) instead of basic authentication.

Accept All TLS/SSL Certificates


Check this box to bypass SSL certificate validation. Only use this option for testing or with self-signed certificates in trusted environments. Not recommended for production use.

Bypassing certificate validation removes protection against man-in-the-middle interception. Beginning with v8.5, SQL Backup Master asks you to confirm before enabling this option, and any backup that runs with certificate validation disabled completes with warnings.


Testing Your Configuration


Click the Test button to verify your WebDAV settings. SQL Backup Master will attempt to connect to the server, authenticate with your credentials, and create a test file in the specified directory. A successful test confirms that your configuration is correct and the server is accessible.