Online reliable/CHEAP back up plans inc SW
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FreeNAS is the same, although usually you can fix it with a bit of Googling.
I restored about 4GB of files that we deleted mistakenly 18 months ago and only just noticed a few weeks back when the client asked for them so for that reason I can definitely recommend Crashplan's paid service.
I restored about 4GB of files that we deleted mistakenly 18 months ago and only just noticed a few weeks back when the client asked for them so for that reason I can definitely recommend Crashplan's paid service.
Old fashioned setup at home... small file server that has Raid config on file storage... backed up to three USB drives, one of which is swapped out to an off site location (the in laws house) every couple.of weeks.
Best internet connection I can get at home makes cloud backups and syncing just not viable.
Best internet connection I can get at home makes cloud backups and syncing just not viable.
Chris Hinds said:
I have been using Crashplan Off-site cloud backup for the last three years without an issue from Windows clients but if you try and run the headless client on a Synology NAS be aware that each time Crashplan updates it tends to break the NAS link!
Yup, which seems to be every few weeks onlynik said:
Turn7 said:
Whats the best current offering for economical and reliable software for whole PC back up ?
Currently using Crashplan backing up to an external HD but would like to also upload to offsite.
Why not just pay for Crashplan to back up to their cloud?Currently using Crashplan backing up to an external HD but would like to also upload to offsite.
Plus I'm not convinced it's working quite right on my PC.
There are comparison reviews with a quick guide as to what you get. Might be easier to see what you need.
For example how many versions are kept of a backed up file or how many devices and external drives etc. Free amount of space to play with for a test or/and Security of the data stored, that It is encrypted, is that important?
Then I make selections in that software, can I get a program on line, so no need to back that up, just the files it generates, word documents etc. So functionality of the client for me is sort of important. Mine encrypts on the computer before transmission so it is slow initially but do not notice it once it has done its first run. However the firm that runs this have no way of looking at my files.
It is one method and I do not rely on it as my only backup. Still use a few external hard drives and dvd's with one HD kept away from home on rotation.
One important feature is what happens when you empty the trash on the computer. Is that mirrored on the backup? On mine you have to go online and remove it, it is kept indefinitely until I tell it to. Makes the accidental delete locally have a safety net.
For example how many versions are kept of a backed up file or how many devices and external drives etc. Free amount of space to play with for a test or/and Security of the data stored, that It is encrypted, is that important?
Then I make selections in that software, can I get a program on line, so no need to back that up, just the files it generates, word documents etc. So functionality of the client for me is sort of important. Mine encrypts on the computer before transmission so it is slow initially but do not notice it once it has done its first run. However the firm that runs this have no way of looking at my files.
It is one method and I do not rely on it as my only backup. Still use a few external hard drives and dvd's with one HD kept away from home on rotation.
One important feature is what happens when you empty the trash on the computer. Is that mirrored on the backup? On mine you have to go online and remove it, it is kept indefinitely until I tell it to. Makes the accidental delete locally have a safety net.
I'm using Dupplica which is $10 per year for any amount of data (so I paid around £7.50).
Servers are supposed to be in the EU although I don't know how to verify that.
It just runs away in the background and can do hourly or scheduled scans and backup.
My initial backup took some time as I had over 80gig of data, but there again my upload speed is pretty st really.
I use this in conjunction with two time machine back ups at home too, I count it as my backstop just in case.
No complaints to date.
edited to add its encrypted locally before upload
Servers are supposed to be in the EU although I don't know how to verify that.
It just runs away in the background and can do hourly or scheduled scans and backup.
My initial backup took some time as I had over 80gig of data, but there again my upload speed is pretty st really.
I use this in conjunction with two time machine back ups at home too, I count it as my backstop just in case.
No complaints to date.
edited to add its encrypted locally before upload
Edited by steveatesh on Tuesday 30th August 10:01
Mine, encrypted locally then sending took around a week I think for 230gb, probably less and I have 12 or so up I think.
Found the comparison
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_onli...
Found the comparison
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_onli...
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