Online Data Backup and Restoration Solutions - Features
Planet Storage provides fully automated, reliable and secure data backup and restoration services for clients worldwide. Leveraging our team of data protection specialists, as well as 24 x 7 customer support, we’ll help you create an off-site data protection program that is designed to meet your organization’s needs and expansion objectives.
Client Software Features
What Features does the Planet Storage Online Backup Client Software have? A crucial component of Planet Storage’s Online Backup Service (OLBS) is the Planet Storage client software. End-users simply download and install the client software, and their
computers are ready to backup and restore data securely across the Internet to a Planet Storage secure server.
Getting Started Wizard
The Getting Started Wizard will automatically appear if any of the critical fields have
been left blank when Planet Storage was run. This wizard walks the user through the
steps of connecting to the backup server, configuring backup sets, creating a backup
schedule and setting a secret encryption key.
FastBIT Incremental Backup
The most efficient backup technology available today, FastBIT technology can
accurately extract only the changes that you've made to a file since your last backup.
This efficiency is achieved by using the powerful FastBIT difference engine to identify
and extract the binary-level differences on two versions of any file. On average, FastBIT backups are more than 6 times smaller and faster than similar block technologies, which translates to using only 1/6 of the bandwidth and server storage space.
Silent Mode
The Planet Storage Client now supports a Silent mode that will allow the program to run silently in the background without displaying any Windows or Task Bar icons.
Multiple Version Restoration
All Planet Storage users have instant access to restore any version of their data files. Although each incremental backup contains the small changed portions of the file, the server software has the capability of recovering any version of a file from the initial
backup to the last incremental backup and EVERY version in between.
Automatic Online Upgrades
All version upgrades can be distributed to all end-users automatically after completing
a backup. When new versions of the client software are available, the update patches
can be placed on the server to allow client to automatically get updated to the latest version. All update patches are created with the same FastBIT technology to reduce transfer time. Upgrades happen seamlessly without any user intervention required.
Event Manager
If a scheduled backup is missed, the next time the computer is started the Event
Manager will display the missed event and allow the user to immediately perform
the missed event. If a backup fails to complete successfully, the Event Manager
will try the backup again when the computer is restarted or the client software is
executed. If a backup fails due to a network problem, the Event Manager will
prompt the user to complete the backup at a later date.
E-mail Notification
The client software can be configured to send an e-mail to any user(s) upon any
successful backup or a backup with errors or warnings. A summary of the attempt
is sent in the body of the message and the complete log file may be attached as
an option.
Backup Sets
Planet Storage features the ability to create an unlimited number of backup sets. Since backup sets can be scheduled to run independently, a user can configure multiple
backup sets to run at different times. For example, a backup set containing all data
files can be configured to run at the end of each week and another backup set
containing a single database file can be configured to run multiple times per day.
All file versions will still be immediately available for the user to restore.
Advanced Encryption
All data is stored in an encrypted format and all communications between the client
and server are encrypted. Users can choose between DES, Triple-DES and Blowfish
encryption algorithms. The software is available with exportable levels of encryption
for International customers.
File Filters
Including or excluding files from the backup selection is possible with set filters that can
be created manually or with an easy-to-use filter wizard. Filters can be created to include
all data files on a users system to avoid hunting through a hard drive for all of the data
files. Filters can easily be shared with any other users.
Enhanced Scheduling
Enhanced scheduling options have been added to the client software to help automate
the backup process. The new scheduling capabilities allow users to configure backups
at any time, multiple times per day or even before Windows Shut Down. Additionally,
any third party scheduling application can be used to run the backup application by
scheduling simple command line calls to run an automated backup.
System Tray Control
Upon installation, a small application is configured to run in your Windows System Tray.
(The Windows System Tray is located at the bottom right-hand corner of your computer
screen.) This application monitors the scheduling process and give the end user quick
access to a number of useful functions, including:
Log File Review and Printing
All backup and restore transactions are thoroughly logged on the client and the server
applications. The user can quickly review and print the client logs from the client
application. The server maintains a Master Log of all general user activity and records
detailed information for each user to help track usage and aid in technical support.
Configurable 3rd Party Tools
Planet Storage supports the ability to run any 3rd party application(s) before or after
a backup or restore action. For instance Planet Storage can be configured to run a virus
scanner before the backup and run a defragmentation utility after the backup. A virus
scanner can also be configured to run after every restore process.
CPU Utilization
Since the FastBIT technology leverages the CPU power to get the great file reductions,
it can be taxing on the processor. Since some backups are done while the user is working
on the system and some backups are done after hours when the user is away, we allow
the CPU utilization to be configured. Users can give the backup application all the
processing power it needs, or make the backup application subordinate to other tasks.
Customisable Toolbars
Planet Storage supplies useful toolbars for users. The toolbars can be customized and
displayed based on the users individual preference to quickly access commonly used
functions.
Any Data, Any Network, Any Device
Planet Storage markets the most comprehensive, straightforward solutions for "set it and forget it" backup throughout the information lifecycle. Onsite or online, Planet Storage products power data continuity strategies designed for the rigors of business and "data to data" life.
Whether you're a corporate network administrator trying to provide a remote backup service for your remote and mobile users or a small business operator or home office user Planet Storage’s Online Backup System (“OLBS”) is a safe, reliable on-line backup solution to protect your most valuable asset – information.
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