The only downside I've experienced, stems from the way I stage my backups. Most of my SQL servers backup directly to dedicated server/repository, which then is backed up nightly, via...

Are you referring to the SQLsafe backup agent, running on the client? It does seem to leak a little, over time, but mine usually stay between 150 and 500 MB....

I used RedGate at a previous job (Kennedy Space Center), but chose Idera products for my current place of employment (Healthcare company). Price and features were the primary factors in...