New user - hyperbac doesn't compress?

[doubleudee]

OK, new user here, problem as above:-

Setup:-
Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008R2

1. I start the Hyperbac Configuration Manager.
2. I go to the 'Extensions' tab and I select the *.bak extension and click on 'Modify'.
3. I specify a path to one of my databases.
4. I re-check the extension is correct.
5. I enable Integrated compression.
6. I select AES-256 Compression.
7. I click OK, and the prog minimises to the taskbar.

I run the following backup command to see if compression is good:-

BACKUP DATABASE [databasename] TO DISK = N'path to backupfile\backupfilename.bak'
WITH NOFORMAT, NOINIT, NAME = N'dbname-Full Database Backup', SKIP, NOREWIND, NOUNLOAD, STATS = 10
GO

The backup seems to run at normal speed, and when I check the size after it has finished there is no difference from the existing backup sizes?

Am I missing something or doing something wrong?

[doubleudee]

Hello?
Anyone here?
I'm trialling this software and am experiencing problems.

[doubleudee]

OK, I found out why it wasn't working.

[RajK]

Thanks for your post here. For support issues it is always preferred to send us an email to open a support request in our support system.

At this stage I am assuming that the problem has been resolved on your side?

Thanks for your interest in our products. I hope the rest of your evaluation goes well!

[eddie davis]

Hi doubleudee

Thank you for your forum topic and sorry for the delay in replying.

Excellent news that you identified your problem, may I enquire on the steps and actions you took to resolve it?

It may help other SQL HyperBac users in the future.

Many Thanks
Eddie
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