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SQL HyperBac 5 release notes

Version 5.4 - August 3rd, 2011

Minor bug fixes and engine updated due to release of SQL Storage Compress 6.0.

Version 5.2 - February 17th, 2010

Minor bug fixes and engine updated due to release of SQL Virtual Restore 2.3.

Version 5.1 - November 10th, 2010

Engine updated due to release of SQL Virtual Restore 2.2.

Version 5.0.33 - September 21st, 2010

Engine updated due to release of SQL Virtual Restore 2.1.

Version 5.0.22 - August 25th, 2010

Engine updated due to release of SQL Storage Compress 5.0.

Version 5.0.10 - August 3rd, 2010

Minor bug fixes.

Version 5.0 - July 22nd, 2010

SQL HyperBac 5.0 includes the following changes:

  • New Support documentation.
  • New name, logo and visual identity.

In addition, SQL HyperBac 5.0 and future versions will now be available to download from www.red-gate.com, following the acquisition of HyperBac Technologies by Red Gate Software. Prior to the release of SQL HyperBac 5.0, a different product name, HyperBac for SQL Server, and visual identity was in use in version 4.x and earlier, formerly available fromwww.hyperbac.com.

Note for HyperBac for SQL Server customers using versions 4.x and earlier

If you own a license of HyperBac for SQL Server on an earlier version than the new 5.0 release, you can download the latest version by logging in to your customer account on www.hyperbac.com or by downloading a trial from www.red-gate.com/sqlhyperbac and activating the license. Please note that HyperBac for SQL Server customers using version 4.xx and earlier will need to contact Red Gate for a new serial key to activate a version 5 license. This is due to licensing changes made in the new build.

For a new serial key, please contact us:

By phone

By phone
US toll free: 1 866 997 0380
or: +44 (0)1223 437 907

By email 
dba.info@red-gate.com or support@red-gate.com

Please note that this is a major driver upgrade, so existing HyperBac for SQL Server customers will need to perform a reboot to complete the upgrade.

SQL HyperBac 5.0 is fully compatible with backup files created by earlier versions of HyperBac for SQL Server. For more information about file compatibility between different versions of the software, please see Support.

 If you’re an existing HyperBac for SQL Server customer without a Support and Upgrades agreement and would like to upgrade to this new 5.0 release, please email backup.info@hyperbac.com for help and further information.


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