Programs for copying files to the cloud. Bacup in smart

The difference of backup to the cloud from the classic, local backup is that your backup is stored, on remote servers, which in turn can be located anywhere in the world. This may be interesting in the absence of necessary hardware resources or on the internal security policy of the Organization, which binds the backup storage in a territorially remote location, in case of fire, flooding or other emergencies. This method It is most reliable as possible, but has some features.

• Unlike the local backup, in which the connection of data storage devices and data transmission occurs across high-speed USB type channels (up to 5 Gbps), Ethernet (up to 10 Gbps), Fiber Channel (up to 8 Gb / s) or SAS (up to 6 Gb / s), backup and recovery speed from the cloud is limited by the Internet channel and the bandwidth of the repository itself.
• Cloud storage can be used as the main or additional storage backups. Often, the cloud is considered as a second level storage (for replicating backups) or a long-term archive for long-term storage (to replace tape devices).
• To back up and recover data from a cloud storage, a backup system is required, which will ensure the search and restore the desired information, as well as the safety and storage safety and storage.
• The backup server server can be local or cloud. Using the server in the cloud imposes restrictions on information security, because Data transfer channel requires additional protection.
• When you select the storage of backup (local or in the cloud), you must calculate and take into account the RTO (allowable recovery time) and RPO (valid data loss).

Backup to public clouds

Almost all modern corporate backup systems by default already has a built-in functionality (connector-plug-in) for a backup in public clouds. For example, Backup Exec, Commvault, Networker, Veeam support public clouds (storages) from Amazon, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and others. If you already have a backup system, then all you need to register on the site ( trial period) and activate the storage in the system. The cost of using services begins from $ 2.5 to terabyte per month, which is significantly lower compared to the local date of the centers. For example, consider the possibilities of one of the most popular AMAZON S3 object storage.

Storage of backups in the Amazon S3 cloud

Amazon S3 has four main types of warehousing of different purposes and cost.

Storage type	Amazon S3 Standard Storage	Amazon S3 One Zone	Amazon S3 Glacier - Storage	Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive
Cost of storage (for 1 TB per month)	from $ 30.2.	from 13.3 $	from 6.1 $	From 2.5 $
Data recovery cost (for 1 GB per month)	No fee	0,012 $	from 0.004 to 0.048 $	from 0.007 to 0.032 $
Appointment, recommendations for use		Frequent recovery / high bandwidth / small data	Periodic recovery / average throughput / from 1 to 10 TB data	Rare Recovery / Low Bandwidth / More than 10 TB Data
The speed of recovery of data from the repository	From seconds to minutes	From seconds to minutes	From a few minutes to 12 hours (3 options)	from 12 o'clock
Data availability	99,9 %	99.5% (one zone)	99,9 %	99,9 %
Minimum storage period	No restrictions	30 days	90 days	180 days

Backup Exec: Backup Setup to Amazon Cloud

Built-in BACKUP EXEC connections help easily and easily configure a safe connection to Amazon cloud warehouses. The system allows you to work with a storage in three modes:

• direct backup In the cloud
• replication (duplication) of a previously saved backup on the disk
• archiving outdated backups for long-term storage

Copying data from Backup Exec Server to the cloud storage is protected using SSL encryption. To connect the cloud storage, you must perform the following steps:

Storage of backups in the cloud allows you to configure extra options:

• Storage time backups in the cloud
• Protection against changes or removal
• Duplication to another storage
• Access rights management

Cloud Backup Services

Cloud backup, this is a comprehensive service that includes the rental of the storage and backup system. To connect, you must install an agent (client) and switching the agent (client) to a security server or the workstation of this agent (client) with a backup server, as well as configure policies. The cost of such a solution is calculated based on the amount of data and the number of protected devices. This method has a number of difficulties to ensure reliability, since data transmission between the server and the client does not have built-in protection, as well as remote recovery Client systems over the network.

Backup parameters

The "Backup Window" is a period of time for which without any impacts on workflows and load on the network to perform a backup. In the basic variant, the backup is performed in the night (not working) time, i.e. This is 8-10 hours for which you can do both complete and incremental backup. Depending on the organization and its business processes, the backup window may be hours, minutes, or even seconds, for systems operating in 24 to 7 mode, which is not allowed. Thus, before selecting a local or cloud backup, knowing your volume and network bandwidth is not difficult to calculate the required time of the backup window. The backup window can be significantly reduced with the competent setting of the backup and use of additional functions, such as deduplication, incremental and differential backup. This functionality supports all modern corporate backup systems: Acronis Backup, Commvault, Backup Exec, NetBackup, Veeam. These and other techniques can be used for thin setting Local or cloud backup strategies.

Regardless of the selected option, do not forget about the security and confidentiality of the information you send to responsible storage, read the service level agreement and guarantees.

You can call many ways to create a backup of important files. For example, you can save files to a USB drive or flash drive, write them on a DVD, make a copy on an additional hard disk or, in the end, use one of the cloud services. The last option seems the most modern, because in this case you do not depend on the quality and reliability of the media, and therefore you can access the files even in case of unforeseen circumstances (fire and other)

But far from all popular cloud storages are ideal for back-up large amounts of data. As a rule, free tariff plants provide not so much space, and the price of paid most often depends on the proposed volume of disk space. For example, Dropbox now offers 1000 GB for $ 99 per year, that is, for $ 8.25 per month. Well, if you need to save more terabyte? There is a tariff plan for Google Drive, offering 20 TB for $ 199.99 per month. For most it will be expensive.

Well, what if you go to another way? In this review, we will consider three services that can help create an online backup copy of a large amount of data for relatively small money.

⇡ Justcloud - cheap cloud with trick

When you first get acquainted with JustCloud it may seem that this cloud service for storage and synchronization is not different from dozens of others. Against the background of competitors, it highlights a very attractive price: 1 TB space for storing data can be easily obtained only for $ 2.98 per month.

However, upon closer, it turns out that Justcloud is not exactly the one for whom it gives out. In fact, the main functionality of the service is reduced to backup, and not to synchronization of the data (which, in principle, also suits us, so we go further).

After registration, the user receives only 1 GB of disk space for storing files in the cloud. Participating in affiliate program, you can additionally receive 100 MB for each guest user, as well as for the post about JustCloud in in social networks. For using additional service functions (such as file sharing, installation of mobile applications), bonuses in the amount of 50 MB are provided. In addition, the amount of available cloud will grow as JustCloud is used - per GB monthly.

By downloading the desktop application JustCloud for Windows, Mac or Linux, you can select folders for backup. The application itself proposes to make backup standard folders With photos, music, documents, desktop items, but there is an opportunity to choose folders manually.

Copying data starts immediately after selecting settings. However, this is the functionality of the desktop client and is limited. There is no integrated file Manager To work with the data, and, if you need to perform any operations with files or even simply generate a public link to the file, you have to use a web interface.

But the latter also does not shine with functionality. After entering your account in your account in the browser, you can see a list of files and folders, download files one by one, generate a public link to a file or folder, view the file of file changes. Get the archive with all the data loaded on justcloud data is impossible here (which for the service for backup is somehow unsolved).

Running a little in the JustCloud desktop application settings, you can detect the task scheduler. The program can back up according to a user-defined schedule, start it on certain days and temporarily not fulfill - to others. By default, the application is looking for new and modified files daily in a certain timeBut so that the search is performed is hourly, you need to go to the premium plan. Automatic backup can generally disable and run the copy process manually.

One of interesting functions applications - using the VOLUME SHADOW COPY service, which can be downloaded in the cloud even those files that in this moment Used or to which access is limited. True, when you enable this option, JustCloud consumes more random access memory And the speed of copying data is reduced.

JustCloud can work not only with folders, but also with separate files. In order to download files into the cloud, it is enough to drag them to the Drag & Drop tab of the desktop application. In addition, it is possible to limit the download of files by expansion and size.

As already mentioned above, JustCloud is the service for backup, and not to synchronize the data, although the last function here is also there. Synchronization folders and folder for backup is not the same. To synchronize data on a free account allocated ... 15 MB. Yes, yes, it is megabytes, that is, several photos will fit. It is also interesting that even for premium users, an increase in the volume of the synchronized folder is performed for an additional fee. That is, buying a premium subscription, you just get more space for backup, but not for synchronization. TO additional featuresProvided for a fee, also includes storage of file versions within 30 days, storing remote files, support network drives, hourly backup, backup video files. In a word, the functions that are usually offered within the framework of tariff plans (or even on some services for free), here are made in a separate price. This is what the very low price for the cloudy repository is explained.

Well separate attention Deserves the marketing policy of the service. If you immediately do not buy a premium rate, then the price of it begins to fall, gradually decreases first by 20, then - by 35 and, finally, by 70%.

In addition, free users periodically attack letters containing "secret" links to pages from which you can buy a premium package with a maximum discount. All this is very similar to the crossed price tags with initially inflated prices in stores, only sells Justcloud not discounted T-shirts, and megabytes.

⇡ 4Shared - File sharing as a storage for large files

For backup big files The cloud can be seated file sharing, which recently is no longer so popular as 5-10 years ago. But despite the fact that they were partially ousted cloud storageSome file sharing continue to live and develop.

For example, the 4shared service, which has been working since 2005, can be useful to those who would like to create a backup copy of the media files on a remote server. The benefits of service include a convenient client to download, the ability to stream music and video from the server (including on mobile devicesah), the ability to download large files (up to 100 GB).

A free account allows you to upload up to 15 GB of data (the maximum file size should not exceed 2 GB), but there is a load limit - no more than 3 GB per day. Uploaded files are saved on the server within 180 days from the date of login to the account. For premium users, restrictions on the size of the downloaded files are removed, the size of the disk space increases to 100 GB, and the file storage time on the server is up to one year.

Loading files is running through a web interface or using a branded file manager that is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. You can download files to the server with a simple dragging into the browser window (except Safari and Internet Explorer.) or client, manage the folder structure on the server, delete, move, copy, rename files, as well as real-time play music and video that are downloaded to the server.

To play music downloaded to the server, is also offered mobile app 4Shared Music for Androd. This is the player with the ability to search for 4shared, storing tracks in playlists and streaming playback.

In 4shared is free Support WebDAV, thanks to which you can add files to the server using any WebDAV client, for example free program CyberDuck. For premium users, in addition to this, support is proposed. fTP protocols and SFTP to download files.

The desktop client provides the ability to limit the boot speed, using a proxy server to download, perform pre-installed actions in the event of a file detection with the same name. And in order to download previously downloaded files or files of other 4shared users, you can use the client for the desktop. It configures the folder in which the files are saved, the maximum download speed is set, and the program's behavior is determined when files are detected from identical name. But the ability to use external boot managers, as well as downloading a backup copy of your files in the form of a zip archive, only premium users are available.

Like any other file sharing, 4shared offers simple ways Sharing uploaded files with other people.

In particular, the support of QR codes deserves attention. Each file is assigned a unique QR code, so that the files saved on 4shared files are conveniently loaded from mobile devices. True, it is worth keeping in mind that within the framework of the Free Account it is impossible to create direct download links, and, in order to download the file, you will have to view ads.

In addition to files, you can also share folders on the 4shared. For each of them, their access rights can be installed. In addition, it is possible to further protect publicly accessible password folders.

⇡ Backblaze - unlimited backup for $ 5 per month

Do not think that the more place in the cloud you need, the more money We'll have to lay out. There are services that do not limit the amount of user data (no matter how incredibly it sounds). Backblaze is one of them. For $ 5 per month, the user gets the ability to save as many files as he wants.

"Where is the trick?" - You may ask. The thing is that Backblaze does not synchronize data between devices, but only makes a backup on a remote server. Files can be viewed through the web interface and restore when necessary.

To work with the service you need to download the desktop application (it is available for Windows and Mac). For 15 days it will work in trial mode. Unfortunately, free version The service has no, but it is possible that it is thanks to such a policy that developers can offer an unlimited volume to back up data for a fixed, low price.

After installation, the Backblaze client automatically detects all local and external drives and starts the backup process. If the connection capacity is limited, you can suspend the process for a while. However, in most cases, the BACKBLAZE work does not interfere with work on the Internet, as copying occurs in the background. It may take quite a long time to create a first backup (even more than two weeks allocated to the trial), however, the basic functions of the application, including recovery, work until the completion of the full backup creation is completed.

After all the data is copied to the cloud, the backblaze constantly monitors which files are changed, and replaces old versions new. That is, incremental copy is used, so the application of the application is even less noticeable than at the beginning of its use. Backblaze does not go away and remote files - If the file has been removed on the local media, it will be stored in the cloud and stay accessible for recovery for another 30 days. It is worth remembering if you decide to backup an external drive. In order for a copy of the data successfully stored in the cloud, you need to connect a USB flash drive to a computer or a USB drive at least once a month.

In most cases, BackBlaze does not require additional setting And quietly works in itself. However, if necessary, some application parameters can be changed. For example, if the backup is eaten by most of the traffic, you can limit the data loading speed. In addition, it is possible to select the amount of injection threads. If the backblaze works on a laptop, it may be relevant to the pause of the application while the device is powered by the battery.

By default, the program performs backup constantly, as files changes and add new ones. However, it is possible to limit the Backblaze opening hours by setting the start time and completion of the process. Unfortunately, there is no flexible scheduler here, so it is impossible to choose a different time of work on weekends and working days, as well as disable the program on some days. However, automatic backup can be turned off completely and run the process manually by pressing the Backup NOW button.

Despite the fact that Backblaze can copy all the data that is stored on your disks, keep everything without parsing is unlikely to make sense. By default, the program does not save a copy operating system, application installation folder, temporary Internet files, files iSO images and DMG, virtual disks VMC VHD VMSN, configuration files and sYS drivers, EXE applications, files created by Time Machine and Retrospect RDB. On the Exclusions tab, you can add any other exceptions or remove the pre-installed. In addition, it is possible to limit the maximum file size that will be loaded into the cloud.

On security issues, Backblaze creators approached thoroughly - the program uses modern data encryption methods. All information transmitted to the cloud is encrypted on the side of the user with a resistant AES algorithm. In other words, all data fall on the server already in an encrypted form. To decrypt the user, you must specify an e-mail and password. If this security level seems insufficient, you can use an additional encryption key. It is used to decrypt and recover data along with the address. email and password. This key is never saved on the server, and it cannot be restored. In other words, if the user will forget the key, it will be impossible to decrypt its data.

For data recovery, Backblaze offers several options. The easiest and most affordable is the creation of an archive with selected files. To do this, make a request via the web interface, and after a while you will receive a download link. The file archive is stored on the server and is available for download for 7 days. In addition, you can order a data record on the USB flash drive (if their volume does not exceed 128 MB) or to a USB disk (no more than 3 TB).

The web interface can be used not only to restore files. Here you can see the history of previous recovery requests, check the backup execution status, view the latter downloaded files. There is also a function Locate My Computer that can help return the laptop if you have lost it. BackBlaze transmits information about the IP address, provider, latest downloaded files. Therefore, if the laptop fell into the hands of not too experienced Warm, then owning this information, it will not be difficult to return. A password for access to the backblaze can always be changed through the web interface.

⇡ Conclusion

Always backup solutions have always been in demand. Over time, the principle of their work is changed (they previously wrote off the DVD data and network discsAnd now they download them into the cloud), and the basic requirements that users are presented to them remain. As our small study showed, inexpensive cloud storage facilities, and file-sharing services, and, of course, services created specifically for online backup can be used to create a backup file. But making a choice in favor of any of the options, it is primarily to check the availability of functions important for you. Say, the backblaze service has a lot strong PartiesBut it does not generate links for sharing files with other users.

Overview of popular solutions, part 2

SkyDrive.

SkyDrive - cloud storage designed to store documents, multimedia information (presentations, photos) and other files. Service is provided with the account microsoft Recording, assuming convenient integration with Windows Live products.

At your disposal, the user receives 7 GB of disk space for free. It is 2 times less than the Google Drive issued, but significantly more than in the case of Dropbox. In addition, there is a free expansion of space up to 25 GB, as space is filling. The size of one file cannot exceed 2 GB. Additional 100 GB will cost $ 50 / year.

Of course, this service directed by windows users: SkyDrive proprietary application in OS or Available with updates, starting with Windows Vista.. Attractive will also seem that the cloud has to work together with documents. Convenient operation in a bundle with MS Office and access to documents via Office Web Apps, which can be created directly from the SkyDrive menu.

The web interface is optimized simultaneously for desktop and mobile devices, it is impossible not to mark "tile". Conveniently implemented group operations with files, dragging. Also for downloaded data are available operations such as setting general accesspublishing. For video and images, advanced preview, extended presentation capabilities are possible. SkyDrive can also be used to back up files from cameras and other sources.

From additional options for reservation, there is a history of files, so that it is easy to restore one or another version through a timeline. However location archive files It is configured separately, when synchronization, versions is not assumed.

Of course, installing the SkyDrive application (for Windows 8, this Skydrive App) includes integration with the conductor and synchronization of files. A necessary set of actions is supported: dragging, adding files and folders.

A distinctive feature of mobile support, except interface features, is support Windows Phone. As you know, many other services (including Dropbox and Google Drive) did not pay due attention to this device.

Spideroak

The SPIDEROAK service fits not only a full-featured backup, but also accessibility from various devices and minimum tariff limits. External, networks are supported, removable discsThe files are stored in the cloud without limit on size, type, number of devices attached to the server.

2 GB of disk space is provided free, additional 100 GB will cost $ 10 / month - which is more expensive, compared to SkyDrive. For registration on a referral link and answers to the Spideroak test tests, bonuses are relying, so you can build another 10 GB for free.

To log in to the account on the server, you must complete the installation using the desktop application. This is inconvenience, but not formality: for security purposes on this stage Generated cryptographic keys. Generally speaking, a multi-level encryption approach is used on Spideroak, in a combination of 2048-bit RSA and 256-bit AES, as well as two-stage authentication.

The web interface showed itself not from the best side - the access error constantly arose or there was no ability to manage data. The desktop application Spideroak copes with its tasks much better. The widget displays the status of the backup, synchronization, publishing, the quality of the connection. In the neighboring subsections information about current tasks and actions produced in Account, Magazine and Statistics. Reservation can also be manually by defining a list of categories.

Spideroak has such an option as which allows you to save on a disk space during backup. Also through the desktop application is monitored by versions of files and folders.

Ubuntu One.

Ubuntu ONE service combines a file storage based and service for listening to music. 5 GB for storage is provided free of charge, plus 6 months A special offer is operating: 20 bonus GB spaces and access to the Music Streaming feature. The cost of 100 GB of additional space is $ 14.95 / month (taking into account the shares, the rates may vary). Also, due to invitations on the referral link, you can increase the space for free up to 20 GB for free (500 MB for each given user) is relying.

In Ubuntu ONE, a simple and low-al-interactive web interface, objectively not suitable for regular operations with files. To download the files, the panel is designed with the possibility of dragging and viewing the status of execution. No user access rights in Ubuntu One is not provided, but it is possible to publish a link to a file or folder. From other important options - recovery of files; however, this feature Not intuitive for the user.

In addition to the general section for files, there are Music and Photos section. Accordingly, it is available for preview and other specialized operations related to multimedia control.

Connected devices are controlled through the desktop widget, viewing published files, synchronization of the home directory - with the possibility of pausing and renewing the transfer. Again, if you compare with Dropbox or other closest analogues, adding a new source seems to be difficult, not to mention the selective synchronization within the directory.

On the server files are stored in unencrypted form. To transfer data to the server used sSL protocol In a bundle with certificates, for authorization - Oauth.

Wuala

Wala is a protected cloud storage with backup, synchronization, collaboration, distribution of access rights and other standard features.

A free plan includes 5 GB of disk space. Due to referrals, you can increase the space by 10 GB, 1 GB for each user attracted. Additional 100 GB will cost € 9.99 / month, it is possible to expand up to 1 TB.

Despite the presence of the Web Access section on the Walaa website, the shell as such is not. Therefore, similarly to Spideroak, you have to use a desktop application. Fortunately, it makes good functionality.

The application allows you to create backup copies, synchronize on various devicesThanks to the backup and synchronization wizard, respectively. Also Wala allows you to restore deleted files or their versions, open access to files, invite users and manage groups. Configured in detail appearance, widget alerts, selective integration with file system.

On the user's computer, files are stored in encrypted form. When transferring data to the Wuala server, AES-256 encryption, RSA 2048 for signatures and keys and SHA-256 - to test integrity.

SyncPlicity.

SyncPlicity is a cloud solution for working together and convenient access to data from mobile and desktop platforms.

2 GB of spaces issued for free, can not be considered optimal option For backup. However, at the expense of referrals, it can be increased by another 3 GB. 50 GB within the framework of this plan will cost $ 15 / month. In Business and Enterprise, there are no editors for disk space, but also the price is suitable - it starts from $ 45 / month.

The desktop application allows you to quickly configure directory for synchronization using a simple file manager. There is a selective synchronization - you can enable or exclude a subdirectory. For synchronized data, versions are monitored, it is easy to restore lost data. It is possible to open access, but it is impossible to provide access to directories, only to files separately. For published files, the Shared Links section is designed, where you can, in particular, track the amount of downloads.

The web interface is minimalistic and fast. In addition to viewing data on the server, you pleased the convenient editing mode, download files, image inspection. In the account settings, subscriptions are available, devices connected.

Data transmitted or stored on syncplicity is encrypted using AES 256BIT technology, and encryption is used during authorization.

[email protected].

According to CO start page Service cloud.mail.ru, the most attractive is 100 GB provided for free, without any conditions for obtaining. In fact, there are no restrictions, but also any reference information or choice tariff plan Unavailable. All this can be written off to the "youth" of the service, which appeared later by his competitors, being in the status of Beta.

After examining the clouds web shell, it can be argued: it is clearly flawed. Dragging is not supported, when loading folders, files are copied without saving the structure. As it has become familiar to check, you cannot download more than 2 GB files through the web interface. Wherein alternative ways There is no available. On the other hand, a viewing of video, images, presentations, listening to music is available. There are modes of data display to choose from, quick publishing links (the list includes Russian-speaking services). Mail.ru services can be useful to integrate clouds with mail.

The desktop application is designed only to synchronize the specified directory in the cloud. No settings: You can not only configure backup, but even limit the download speed or download. Integration with the file system is not provided.

Yandex.Disk

During registration is allocated free of charge 3 GB of disk space (with maximum size File in 10 GB), which can be increased to 10 GB and 20 GB, inviting friends on the referral link. The cost of 100 GB is 150 rubles / month.

The web interface is visually pleasant and convenient to use. There is complaints to the bootloader - it does not allow laying files with the preservation of the structure. For example, if you drag the folder into it, the file in size in 4 kb will be loaded. There are no other complaints to the interface. There are search, sorting, file operations, preview, music playback and publication, collaboration. For the camera there is a separate section that allows you to backup information from the device, similar to SkyDrive. There is no control of versions, so important features of the backup are not fully implemented.

The desktop widget will be useful when opening overall data access, synchronization. True, settings are not so much: for example, it is impossible to exclude or enable in the cloud subdirectory. Data exchange rate is also controlled.

Yandex.Disk supports encryption, all cloud data is checked for viruses. "File security is provided by modern technologies"There are no other details.

LiveDrive.

LiveDrive does not provide free space For data storage, however, for each of the tariffs, familiarization regime is available. The inconvenience is that without entering payment data will have to be constantly distracted by notification in the control panel. For each user invitation on the referral link, 3 months of free use of the service are provided. 1 TB of additional space will cost $ 8 per month - which, by the way, is much cheaper than competitors.

Data management Online is available from the Briefcase tariff. The interface cannot be characterized as responsive: Delays are noticeable to the eye, a problematic dialog for downloading files (although Flash or Java loader is available to the selection). It is possible to publish files or provide access to other users to monitor public access resources special section. Managing the musical collection is carried out through a separate manager and player - this is probably everything for working with multimedia.

The desktop application provides backup options on a schedule. From the list of files for copying, you can exclude certain data types. The widget informs about the status of copying and allows you to pause or limit the transfer rate. The application for Windows 8 is available in the store.

You can enable encryption during transmission in the LiveDrive widget settings, as well as when you authorize on the server.

Ozibox.

OzIBox service causes association with a [email protected]. These are the same free 100 GB and the absence of any information on tariffs. It is surprising that advertising is not found on the pages: apparently, the developers are thinking over the way of monetization. With all the uncertainty, there is distrust: how reliably the storage of data on the service, where there are no rates, nor other specifics, not to mention such an important aspect as security.

Ozibox meets a fairly outdated interface, with periodically emerging errors, lack of preview, not very convenient loading window (when folding folders, the same problem as on Yandex disk). Although some minimum tools for providing data access are available. As a result, file management here is possible, but it is very difficult, but it does not have to talk about normal tools for backup.

The desktop widget does not significantly save the situation by providing the synchronization options of the home directory and setting the transmission rate.

Filesanywhere.

FilesAnywhere is not from those services that are putting free features. A gift is given 1 GB, 100 GB will cost $ 24.99 / month (this is about the single-user tariff Personal). The Professional edition is missing traffic limits, users are managed and other possibilities. However, backup functions are provided in the free version.

The web interface is notable for, in addition to sorting, searching and file operations, displays data in the form of graphs and diagrams, with a grouping by date, size, type and other properties. To add files to the server, not only the bootloader is provided, but also 6 alternative methods to choose from. If you select the Silverlight or Java Upload option, the 2 GB file limit disappears when downloading.

Also, there are many options for providing data access to FilesAnywhere: sending links to mail, direct file transfer, group provided access and even sending fax. In the History section, the history of file changes is available, with convenient search and filtering.

Important tools are collected in the Tools section. Reporting, grouping by tags is available here. virtual Folders. From additional tools - file recovery, download time, document conversion.

FilesAnywhere uses 128/256-bit SSL and AES 256-bit encryption before downloading to the server.

How to make backup automatic, understandable and most importantly - for free? Read about the unusual version in this article.

Hello everyone, it's time to talk about free backup. Not that boried that is offered as usual, but an unusual, which I practic as a user of the Internet. Just read the article carefully, without failing it until the end, well?

You know that most people do not even think about him while their computer will not happen to them. So I, as well as you, is not very interesting to dive into the details of this classes. And you want the opposite, find a simple solution how to make backups are easy and simple.

Backing up files in "Cloud"

I had an idea, why not use cloud data warehouses not only to synchronize the files, which I have already written more than once, but also for storage Important files. Why is cloud storage facilities? They have several advantages that overlap their shortcomings, compared with flash drives and external hard drives.

The main advantage Applications of cloud technologies, in my humble opinion, is automatic backup. You do not need to constantly monitor the relevance of backup copies, they will always be fresh.

Second advantage - This is the availability of your data from anywhere, where there is an Internet. But it can become the main disadvantage if there is no Internet.

Third advantage For me there will be almost maximum data protection from loss. Most likely, viruses will not get to my cloud disk and the files will not spare on it. And if you suddenly get, you can always see the previous version of the file and roll back the changes.

I hope I convinced you a little that backup and recovering data from cloud storages can be simple and convenient. Although if you have outdoor hard Disk, then some long-term copies of the data (photo archive) can be stored on it.

What will we reserve?

Think, among the whole set of files that you have on a computer, only two types are important: photos and documents. Of course, each of you will add something else associated with professional activities. Everything else can be downloaded on the network, isn't it? Music, clips, movies, programs you can easily find on the expanses world Wide Web. But if important documents or photos of relatives and friends disappear, then you can hardly download them from somewhere, because more often they are all stored only on your computer.

Let's now see which cloud storages are suitable for backing up files. Of course, there are specialized paid cloud storage facilities for backups, but I think you are more interested in free options, like me. But free offers there is one drawback - little cloud space. Usually the average volume of the free cloud disk varies in the 5-10 GB area. This is not enough for full backup (backup, backup), but if you think a pretty much, we don't need much.

When you select a cloud storage for backup files, I was guided by three characteristics: speed file transfer volume Store I. convenience use. I allocated three categories for the most common types of files from ordinary users - Photo, documents and music.

Nomination "For Photo". Winner -SkyDrive.

I can offer you two options:Yandex Disc and 4Sync.. Yandex drive provides 10 GB of cloud storage, has a built-in music player. Files and maximum data transfer rate among all cloud disks that I wrote about, you can read it . 4Sync.gives 15 wrap, Speed \u200b\u200bis also at the height. Although this service is foreign, but the in has a Russian-speaking interface and easy to use. He knows how to lose not only music, but also the video than I really like. Both of these services are well suited for storing photos, and if you need more?

In this case, I suggest you look at. He has such an interface that it is adapted for the photo. I recommend to read his review. It has an average file transfer speed, 7 GB is provided for new users, which is also not bad. Skydrive is very convenient to view photos, the speed of work is very high, even with large photos. If you have photographs less than seven gigabytes, then SkyDrive will become an excellent solution for you. Alternatively, old photos can be stored on Yandex disk or 4sync, and newer in SkyDrive.

Nomination "For Documents". Winner -SkyDrive.

Again SkyDrive, you ask? Yes, it is he. Because, a more convenient solution for storing and working with online documents I have not met. You can create and edit documents in the browser, keeping them in the format familiar to you (DOCX). All I'm talking about here, I described in a SkyDrive review. If you have not yet read it, do it.

An alternative solution for working with documents is. The Google disc in the past wore the names of Google documents, perhaps you heard them. Here you can also create and edit documents, however, their preservation occurs in a special format, which is not all. Thus, the winner will be SkyDrive.

Nomination "For Music" Winner - Yandex Disc

I have already described a little Yandex disk in the first nomination, I invite you to read his review. Why he is he? The main competitor will be 4Sync due to the greater the data transfer rate and more storage. It can be decisive for you, but with the help of 4Sync it is not very convenient to listen to music directly browser, unlike Yandex Disc. It has something like a similarity music player. Compositions will be played back to play if you open some song in any folder.

Backup setup

So, the essence of my information backup scheme is to use multiple cloud file repositories. Above I described the advantages and disadvantages of the most suitable in my opinion, storage, but you can choose any other if it is more convenient to you.

Most cloud storage creates a folder on the hard disk that you want to place files to unload them. Therefore, you need to move your workfolders inside the cloud services directory. You can also do it yourself. system foldersBut it's already an amateur.

Suppose you have chosen to store your photos and SkyDrive documents. In this case, it is necessary to simply move the above files to the Skydrive Special Directory and in the future work only with it. Also itself for music and other files.

But for users Sugarsync. You do not need to do anything, as this service does not have binding to one folder - you can choose any and do not need to move anything. Although it seems to me that because of such freedom, confusion arises with what is synchronized, and what is not.

As a result, it turns out that you will have not only backup files, but also synchronization, which will not be superfluous. In any case, you can always configure the synchronization of only some favorite folders between computers. The rest will be simply stored in the cloud storage.

One more thing. To facilitate work with multiple cloud storage, use the Internet service that allows you to combine all your cloud discs In one place. Review can read.

Cloud Backup (Baas) is a cloud data backup service based on one of the leading solutions - Veeam Backup & Replication with CLOUD CONNECT technology. The service allows you to back up any physical or virtual servers And save backups in the LanCloud cloud. Bacaps will be placed outside your office in a reliable data center certified by Tier-III Facility & Operation. The built-in backup encryption feature on the client side allows you to be 100% confident in the confidentiality of the information transmitted to the cloud.

Cloud Backup allows you to restore both individual files and fully physical or virtual servers, including the state of the operating system. In addition, the service supports backup and granular recovery of applications such as Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, SQL Server And Oracle. In particular, you can restore individual AD users, mailboxes And individual letters Exchange, individual SharePoint elements, database transaction logs at a specific point in time. Restoration can be done both in its original placement and alternative placement.

The main advantages of Cloud Backup from LanCloud:

• Backing up physical servers under windows control or Linux with the ability full recovery to another iron or virtual environment
• Backing up any Hyper-V or VMware virtual servers with the ability to fully restore the status of a virtual machine or individual files
• Granular Application Restore: Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, SQL Server and Oracle with the ability to restore individual objects and databases
• Ability to encrypt data on the client side before transferring to the cloud
• Storage of backups outside the office in the reliable TIER-III Facility & Operation Data Center.
• Ability to restore backups to the LanCloud cloud in case of a complete refusal of local infrastructure
• One of the most favorable prices in the market for the volume of data is 1 rub. / Month. for 1 GB
• The first month of use of the service is free.

Rates

Functions and opportunities	Cloud Backup Workstation.	Cloud Backup VM Standard	Cloud Backup VM Enterprise	Cloud Backup VM Enterprise Plus	Cloud Backup Server
Price for 1 virtual or physical server per month without VAT	440 ₽.	440 ₽.	800	1200	1200
Vm ( Hyper-V. or Vmware.) whole or individual files
Backup and restore the state of the physical server of the entire or individual files with the possibility of recovery to the original placement or another iron
Backup and restore Active Directory.		Restoring single user and computers accounts	Restore multiple objects at the same time, containers, objects group Policyintegrated with Active Directory DNS records
Backup and restore E.xChange Serve.r.		Restoration of individual objects (letters, mailboxes, notes, contacts) V.PST	Restoration of objects in the initial placement
Backup and restore SharePoint Server		Restore individual objects to the file	Restoration of sites, collections and objects in the original location
Backup and restore SQL Server		SQL database recovery	Restoring transaction logs, databases and SQL objects (tables, stored procedures, views) on the original or other SQL Server
Backup and restore Oracle
Deduplication and data compression
The ability to exclude individual files and folders from backup
WAN-acceleration (acceleration of data transfer to the cloud up to 50 times)
Backup from hardware SCHD images
Self recovery portal for users