• MiniSQLBackup does not offer an 'interface' for log shipping, but does implement a log shipping functionality that we hope makes the task easier.  Basically, you can throw a bunch of log backups at MiniSQLBackup and let it sort out the order in which to restore the log files e.g.

    RESTORE LOG pubs FROM DISK = 'F:\Backups\pubs_*log*.bak'

    MiniSQLBackup will then pick up all files matching the pattern pubs_*log*.bak in the F:\Backups folder, sort them in the correct order, and restore them individually in turn.  Saves a lot of time and hassle when you have a lot of transaction logs to restore.

    For more information, see http://www.yohz.com/articles_04.html.  The log shipping process explained there does not require linked servers to be set up, and can be used on any version of SQL Server 2000.

    SQL BAK Explorer - read SQL Server backup file details without SQL Server.
    Supports backup files created with SQL Server 2005 up to SQL Server 2017.