BucketBackup

BucketBackup is an efficient, Java-based program designed for database backup tasks. This simple yet powerful software runs regular database backups and stores the backup files in a specified directory. One unique feature of BucketBackup is its bucket system that ensures your backup file collection does not become too cluttered.

The bucket system works by creating individual buckets that can each contain only one file at a time. BucketBackup then goes through every file present in the backup directory and identifies the youngest bucket available that is older than the backup file it is currently processing. It then attempts to place the backup file into this bucket.

If the selected bucket already has a file in it, BucketBackup removes the newer of the two files, keeping the older one. The software chooses the buckets in a manner that maximizes the number of backup files kept while minimizing the storage requirements as the files get older.

Overall, BucketBackup provides an excellent solution for database backups with its easy-to-use interface, robust features, and efficient storage management system. It is a worthwhile investment for anyone looking for a reliable tool to backup their database files.