We require a tool creating to backup our SQL Server data. It will be created in VB .NET (will consider C#).
When run, the tool will silently connect to our SQL Server database online and download all the existing tables and data, storing them locally as an Access MDB database.
The database credentials will be stored in an INI/XML file. The application should have no interface: the user should only be aware it is processing via an icon present in the taskbar. It should require NO user interaction.
It should create a whole new database every time it is run. Databases over 14 days old should be automatically erased. Only one instance of the app should be allowed to run at any one time.
There should be NO possibility of error or data deletion during this process. It is being implemented to ensure data security and rescue in case of an emergency.
The tables may change, so it should download ALL data as necessary.
Please place your bids. Winner will be chosen based on experience and price. NO crazy bids please! And ONLY bid if you can do this job :)
Thanks for your time, happy bidding!
## Deliverables
1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done.
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment.
b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request.
3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement).
## Platform
VB .NET, running on Win XP