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Release notes - version 5.xx

Version 5.0 – released July 14, 2010

SQL HyperBac 5.0 includes the following changes:

• New Support documentation, available on www.red-gate.com/supportcenter
• 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 from www.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
US toll free: 1 866 997 0380
or: +44 (0)1223 437 907

By email
dba.info@red-gate.comor 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.

See release notes for HyperBac products version 4.x and earlier.