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Archiving of Databases: SIARD Suite
The Archiving Solution for Relational Databases
With SIARD (Software Independent Archiving of Relational Databases), the Swiss Federal Archives (SFA) provide a sustainable solution for the long-term preservation of relational databases. This includes an open format for archiving of relational databases as well as a freeware package - "SIARD Suite" - for converting relational databases into the SIARD format.
The SIARD Format
The SIARD format was developed by the SFA and is part of the digital archiving platform of the European research project Planets. The format specifications are open and published. All database submissions to the Swiss Federal Archives are now performed in the SIARD format.
The SIARD Suite Software
SIARD Suite is based on international standards such as XML, SQL:1999 and UNICODE. At present the application supports the following databases: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL und Microsoft Access. The Swiss Federal Archives distribute the SIARD Suite free of charge, according to the licence agreement (see download on the right of this page).
You can use the following form to order a copy. After having accepted the terms of the licence, you will receive an e-mail containing a link for downloading the SIARD Suite.
Ordering form
After verifying your information we will send you an email with the password required for the download of the software.
Have you forgotten your password for the download? Send an e-mail to:
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