SQL Server backup on Windows (VDI) and Linux (TDS/FIFO), Azure MI via BACKUP TO URL. Up to 64-way parallel striped I/O (4× throughput on VLDB), Always On Availability Groups with automatic replica selection, three replication modes (log shipping, AG bootstrap, 1→N fanout).
What it does
- Full coverage — VDI on Windows; TDS/FIFO on Linux; Azure Managed Instance via BACKUP TO URL.
- Always On aware — Automatic replica selection, failover resilience, secondary seeding.
- BI coverage — SSAS (XMLA), SSRS, SSIS (SSISDB) and TDE-aware (cross-server certificate restore).
- Drop-in compatible — Same namespace as Bacula Enterprise mssql-fd — zero FileSet rewrites.
Differentiators
| Feature | Bacula Community alone | Bacula Enterprise / Veeam | PodHeitor |
|---|---|---|---|
| VM-aware backup with CBT | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-site replication | No | Yes ($$) | Yes, no extra license |
| Cross-hypervisor restore | No | Partial | Yes |
| Cost | Free (no support) | $$$$ | ≥ 50% cheaper than Enterprise/Veeam |
Compatibility
- Bacula Community 15.0.3+
- SQL Server 2017 / 2019 / 2022
- Windows Server 2019 / 2022 / 2025
- Linux: OL9, RHEL9, Rocky9 (x86_64)
Quick install
Windows: instalador MSI v2.0.0. Linux: rpm/deb v2.0.0.Ready to switch?
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