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Title
Not able to open compressed files in the Log Reader. -
Description
The following message is given when trying to open a compressed file in the Log Reader.
"The file <filename> is a SQL Server native compressed backup. Native compressed backups are not supported" -
Resolution
Native compressed backup files are not supported by the Log Reader.
Log Reader does support files with LiteSpeed compression.
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Additional Information
Use SQL Server to restore the compressed backup files. Log Reader is a component managed by the LiteSpeed team. To submit request and feedback regarding Log Reader and support for native compressed files, please visit the forums here: https://www.quest.com/community/products/litespeed/f/forum This is monitored by the product management team. Request and community feedback/support can be shared there.