How to tell if you are using SQL Backup?

gsc_ghx

I am new to sql server dba and have never used this software (SQL Backup) and there is no one who can tell me if they use the Redgate software for backups. How would i know?

Thanks
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petey

Is SQL Backup installed?
Open the Service Manager, look for a service beginning with the name 'SQL Backup Agent'.

Is it being used to perform backups?
Open Query Analyzer or Management Studio, run the following (this query will be slow if you have a lot of data):

SELECT b.backup_start_date, b.database_name, b.user_name, a.logical_device_name, a.physical_device_name 
FROM msdb..backupmediafamily a
INNER JOIN msdb..backupset b ON a.media_set_id = b.media_set_id
WHERE b.backup_start_date >= GETDATE() - 7
  AND a.logical_device_name LIKE 'Red Gate SQL Backup%'

Has it ever been used to perform backups?
Open Query Analyzer or Management Studio, run the following (this query will be slow if you have a lot of data):

SELECT b.backup_start_date, b.database_name, b.user_name, a.logical_device_name, a.physical_device_name 
FROM msdb..backupmediafamily a
INNER JOIN msdb..backupset b ON a.media_set_id = b.media_set_id
WHERE a.logical_device_name LIKE 'Red Gate SQL Backup%'

gsc_ghx

I found the information. I so appreciate your assistance.

gsc_ghx

when i run the following code - SELECT b.backup_start_date, b.database_name, b.user_name, a.logical_device_name, a.physical_device_name
FROM msdb..backupmediafamily a
INNER JOIN msdb..backupset b ON a.media_set_id = b.media_set_id
WHERE b.backup_start_date >= GETDATE() - 7
AND a.logical_device_name LIKE 'Red Gate SQL Backup%'

it returns a value Red Gate SQL Backup (4.2.0.511):00000000036300000000000000C2760000005C17000000030101 - does the 4.2.0.511 refer to the version of backup software we are using?

Also - how would i find out what servers are running which license we have? I need to identify which servers have which license...

Thank you...

petey

Yes, 4.2.0.511 represents the SQL Backup version.

If you use the SQL Backup GUI and register your servers, those with SQL Backup installed will display a SQL Backup icon in its name.

If you want to check manually, run the following:

IF OBJECT_ID('sqbutility') IS NOT NULL
BEGIN
	DECLARE @value varchar(128)
	EXEC master..sqbutility 1030, @value OUTPUT
	SELECT @value
END

sri8580

Hi...using SQL backup we can tell with below solution-

SQL Server Full Database Backups

SELECT database_name, backup_start_date, type, * 
FROM msdb.dbo.backupset
WHERE backup_start_date BETWEEN DATEADD(hh, -24, GETDATE()) AND GETDATE()
AND Type = 'D'
ORDER BY backup_set_id DESC
GO

SQL Server Transaction Log Backups

SELECT database_name, backup_start_date, type, * 
FROM msdb.dbo.backupset
WHERE backup_start_date BETWEEN DATEADD(hh, -24, GETDATE()) AND GETDATE()
AND Type = 'L'
ORDER BY backup_set_id DESC
GO

SQL Server Differential Backups

SELECT database_name, backup_start_date, type, * 
FROM msdb.dbo.backupset
WHERE backup_start_date BETWEEN DATEADD(hh, -24, GETDATE()) AND GETDATE()
AND Type = 'I'
ORDER BY backup_set_id DESC
GO

SQL Server File\File Group Backups

SELECT database_name, backup_start_date, type, * 
FROM msdb.dbo.backupset
WHERE backup_start_date BETWEEN DATEADD(hh, -24, GETDATE()) AND GETDATE()
AND Type = 'F'
ORDER BY backup_set_id DESC
GO