What's the disadvantage of using Microsoft SQL Server Jobs for Backup? [closed]

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I happen to find a lot of Automated SQL Backup Solutions on the net. two in particular are - SQL Backup and FTP (http://sqlbackupandftp.com/) - SQL Maintenance Solutions (http://ola.hallengren.com/)

My question, why do people use these solutions when SQL already has SQL Server Jobs Agent which can do this for them?

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Another popular one you didn't mention is Red Gate's SQL Backup Pro - Here's their sales pitch, and I'm assuming the products you mention will have similar pitches.

Why SQL Backup Pro?

Save time and space: compress SQL Server backups by up to 95% for faster, smaller backups

Strengthen SQL Server backup and restore activities: use network resilience for backups, restores and log shipping

Protect your data: use up to 256-bit AES encryption to secure your data against unauthorized access