SQL Safe Freeware Edition is no longer available. However, you can easily upgrade your SQL Safe Freeware Edition deployment to either SQL Safe or SQL Safe Lite.

Upgrade SQL Safe Freeware Edition to SQL Safe Lite

You can upgrade SQL Safe Freeware Edition to SQL Safe Lite 6.x by running the SQL Safe setup program on the target SQL Server computer and selecting Agent Only Install.

The first time you perform a backup using SQL Safe Lite, the tool will generate a trial license. To install and activate your production license, click IDERA > SQL Safe Lite > Activate License on the Start menu.

Upgrade SQL Safe Freeware Edition to SQL Safe

To upgrade from SQL Safe Freeware Edition to SQL Safe 6.x, first perform a full installation of SQL Safe, and then Upgrade the Lite or Freeware Edition through the Management Console.

If you install SQL Safe on the same computer as your existing SQL Safe Freeware Edition, the corresponding Backup Agent will be automatically upgraded as part of this installation.

After installation, apply your new SQL Safe 6.x production license by clicking Manage License on the Tools menu in the Management Console.


SQL Safe  is a high-performance backup and recovery solution for your SQL Servers. Learn more > >

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