Remote Backup Service - Common Features For Business Users

Common Features For Business Users

Bulk restore

A way to restore data from a portable storage device when a full restore over the Internet might take too long.

Centralized management console

Allows for an IT department or staff member to monitor backups for the user.

File retention policies

Many businesses require a flexible file retention policy that can be applied to an unlimited number of groups of files called "sets".

Fully managed services

Some services offer a higher level of support to businesses that might request immediate help, proactive monitoring, personal visits from their service provider, or telephone support.

Redundancy

Multiple copies of data backed up at different locations. This can be achieved by having two or more mirrored data centers, or by keeping a local copy of the latest version of backed up data on site with the business.

Regulatory compliance

Some businesses are required to comply with government regulations that govern privacy, disclosure, and legal discovery. A service provider that offers this type of service assists customers with proper compliance with and understanding of these laws.

Seed loading

Ability to send a first backup on a portable storage device rather than over the Internet when a user has large amounts of data that they need quickly backed up.

Server backup

Many businesses require backups of servers and the special databases that run on them, such as groupware, SQL, and directory services.

Versioning

Keeps multiple past versions of files to allow for rollback to or restoration from a specific point in time.