SQL Server Backup Recovery: Restore MDF from BKF

Key Features of SQL Server Backup Recovery Tool

• SQL Server Backup Recovery is a specialized forensic utility designed to restore Microsoft SQL Server databases from corrupted or damaged backup files.
• SQL Server backups (typically .BAK or .BKF files) are the last line of defense against data loss, but if the backup media itself becomes corrupted due to disk failure or transfer errors, administrators are left in a critical situation.
• This software allows users to parse and extract data from these unreadable backup archives, bypassing the standard SQL Server restore process which would simply reject the file.
• The application works by scanning the internal structure of the backup file, identifying the pages and extents that contain valid data.
• It can recover the MDF (Master Database File) and LDF (Log Database File) components, effectively reconstructing the database as it existed at the time of the backup.
• It supports the recovery of tables, views, stored procedures, triggers, and primary keys, ensuring that the structural integrity of the database is maintained.
• This tool is particularly useful for legacy systems, as it often supports older backup formats used by NTBackup and early versions of SQL Server.
• It features a preview mode that allows administrators to see the recoverable table data before committing to the full extraction.
• By providing a "back door" into damaged archives, it serves as a fail-safe for database administrators facing catastrophic backup failures.

Technical Specifications

• Publisher: Openbkf.com
• License: Shareware
• Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
• Category: System Utilities / File Management