Sybase Backup

Bacula Systems’ Sybase Backup and Recovery Software is an enterprise-grade solution designed to simplify and automate the protection of Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) databases. It uses the Sybase Backup Server Archive API to perform online, block-level backups and supports full, incremental, and differential backup strategies. The solution is built for ease of use, requiring no deep Sybase expertise or complex scripting.

Features

• Online Backup and Restore: Uses Sybase Backup Server Archive API for live database protection.
• Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR): Enables precise recovery using transaction logs.
• Incremental and Differential Backups: Supports efficient backup strategies at the block level.
• Full Database and Transaction Backup: Covers all critical data, including system and user databases.
• Alternate Location Restore: Allows recovery to different servers or directories.
• Platform Compatibility: Available for 32- and 64-bit Linux systems supported by Sybase.
• Sybase ASE Support: Compatible with versions 12.5, 15.5, 15.7, and 16.0.

Capabilities

• Backup and restore of Sybase ASE databases without scripting.
• Centralized management of backup operations via Bacula Enterprise.
• Smooth mapping of Sybase backup levels to Bacula’s backup architecture.
• Direct integration with Sybase’s native tools and APIs.
• Simplified administration for both routine and disaster recovery scenarios.

Benefits

• Simplicity: Reduces complexity with automated, script-free backup workflows.
• Efficiency: Saves time and storage with incremental backups and PITR.
• Security: Ensures reliable recovery of mission-critical Sybase data.
• Scalability: Supports large-scale Sybase deployments across enterprise environments.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Lowers operational overhead and eliminates the need for third-party tools.