Archival Backup

The core features IT Pros use day to day.
Included in the BackupAssist base license.

File Archiving: Easy backup compression

Create compressed backups of files, folders and applications that are ideal for your archival backup needs. File Archiving backup compression supports an extensive range of destinations (including tape devices) and offers secure AES encryption.

VSS-aware- Back up applications including Exchange, Hyper-V, SQL and SharePoint while they’re running.

Data compression- Save time and storage space by using File Archiving, which carries out backup compressions in real time while your backup is underway.

Multiple destinations- Securely store your compressed backups to multiple destinations including external disks, RDX drives, flash drives, local directories, NAS devices and iSCSI targets.

Tape drive support- File Archiving also allows for easy archiving to stand alone tape drives using BackupAssist’s tape backup software add-on.

Customized schedules- Create and compress full, differential, incremental or data copy backups with built-in media rotation.

Secure encryption- Encrypt your compressed backups with the choice of BitLocker drive encryption or Zip File encryption.

Data property retention- Retain data properties such as file attributes and NTFS access control lists.

High performance backup compression

Backup compression with our File Archiving feature includes multi-threaded architecture that’s been tuned for optimal performance. This makes for fast, reliable archival backups that are an ideal ZIP solution for even the most demanding business backups. In fact, in terms of speed our backup compression engine outperforms WinZip and WinRar by as much as a factor of 12!

Create the secure, compressed backups your business needs with BackupAssist File Archiving.

Comprehensive backup options

Creating secure, compressed archival backups is simple with BackupAssist’s File Archiving engine. You’ll be guided through the backup job creation process with data selection, destination configuration and schedule customization steps and easy-to-understand instructions.

Backup compression using File Archiving also offers the benefit of backup schedules that can be tailored to the specific backup destination. Plus, if your destination is a removable media like a tape drive, BackupAssist will label it to help manage your backup rotation.

In BackupAssist v9, you can also utilize our On-Demand Analytics feature to make sure your chosen hardware destination is compatible with the backup type you're about to run. This feature can also run destination specific processes such as verifying that the backup job has the required access to a NAS device.

That way, you’ll be warned if the incorrect media is inserted.

File Archiving also allows you to customize email reports for backups and restores using a managed recipients list. Backup compression and archiving is easy with BackupAssist.

Easy and effective restores

What good are securely archived backups without an easy restore function? With BackupAssist, you can search multiple backups at once or browse single backups, all in the same intuitive interface. File Archiving backup compression uses the Restore Console to:

Restore compressed backup files and folders
Restore VSS applications including Exchange and SQL databases
Restore full Hyper-V guests and data from within Hyper-V hosts
Restore individual mail items using the Exchange Granular Restore Add-on
Restore data from inside of Hyper-V guests using the Hyper-V Granular Restore Add-on

Secure archive encryption

Protect your organization’s data so that only authorized personnel can access it by enabling 256-bit AES encryption. In addition to compressing your archived data, BackupAssist also uses enhanced encryption security to protect your backups at the destination. This is particularly important for removable backup media, and data stored offsite.

File Archiving is an ideal archiving tool for backup compression and secure encryption.

Specifications

Licensing
Archiving to tape drive
Requires Zip-to-Tape Add-on
Archiving to other hardware
Included in BackupAssist license
Supported Microsoft Operation Systems*
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012/R2;
Windows Server 2008/R2;
Windows SBS (2011, 2008);
Windows 8 (Professional & Ultimate) and 8.1(Professional & Enterprise);
Windows 7 (Professional or Ultimate);
Windows 10

*Windows Server 2012 & 2008R2 support is for the full family of operating systems including Server Core and Hyper-V server.

Method
File backup based on the ZIP64 standard (fully compliant). Data can be restored using BackupAssist or common ZIP programs.

Supported VSS Applications*
Exchange Server (2016, 2013, 2010, 2007);
SQL Server (2014, 2012, 2008, 2005);
Hyper-V on Windows Server 2012/R2 and 2008/R2, including Server Core and Hyper-V Server;
Hyper-V on Windows Server 2008R1;
SharePoint (2010)

* All Microsoft VSS aware applications are supported.

Supported Destinations
External Disk
RDX Drive
Local Hard Drive
Optical Disk
Flash Drive
Network Location (NAS)
iSCSI
Resources
File Archiving Userguide

BackupAssist was, by far, the easiest and most reliable backup solution I have used in many years.I have been in the Information Technology field since 1987 and have seen many software vendors come and go. If BackupAssist keeps their products as good as this one then I suspect they will be in the market for the long haul. Thanks, BackupAssist!
John Binford, Information Technology Director, Texas

After first several weeks of testing your software, I can say that being in this business since late 80's, I never run into backup tool giving so many options, way above average performance and at the same time staying wonderfully transparent and user friendly! It has been all pleasure working with BackupAssist.
Stan, Government of Ontario, Canada

It's a simple, effective, up to date and powerful backup tool... its user friendly interface and ease of use are its greatest strengths... Great Backup-tool, excellent and quick response from your Company!
Peter, Mapivalues NL, The Netherlands

Simple. Works. Easy to install and use. Thanks for making a product that makes my job EASIER!!!
Cynthia Calvin, Benchmark Ventures, USA

All our clients want is a simple backup strategy that's secure, easy to follow and implement, and BackupAssist provides just that. It's an excellent product, and I do like the emailed logs as it allows me to remotely check progress.
John Dance, Managing director, Rebooted Pty Ltd, Australia

The greatest strength is without doubt the easiness of implementing a working backup schedule. Combined with the email capability it provides everything I need for our business' backups at a very competitive price level!
Johan Sandqvist, AB Gyllenhammar & Sahlin, Sweden

Have used [competitors' products] - too expensive, complicated architecture for majority of servers we use. Advantages of BackupAssist are simplicity. Cost. Ease of use. Easiest I have used so far - [competitors' products] etc. Complete novice could use this software. Full marks for ease of use / clear explanations.
Kieran Murphy, Powerscreen International Ltd, N. Ireland

It's very easy to use. Other solutions were too expensive with almost same capabilities.
Gerardo Arlotto, Jefe de Sistemas Compania Uruguaya de Cemento Portland, Uruguay

We needed a low-cost backup solution for one of our servers... BackupAssist has an advantage over expensive software solutions because it's simple, cost-effective and gets the job done without creating a complicated mess like some of the expensive packages do.
Jim Ficarra, Cross Current Corporation, USA

BackupAssist's greatest strength is its automation. We needed a solution where the person at the remote site has NO admin rights, just needs to change the tape - nothing else!
Aaron, Direct Wines, UK

Found it to be the most cost effective solution to backing up our two Windows servers.
Bruce Segal, Decarie Motors, Canada

We tried lots of software. Among those evaluated were [major competitors' products]. All of the packages except yours operated inconsistently (or not at all), several would not read backup tapes it created an verified, some could not access hardware or access was inconsistent, some caused system lockups or blue screen crashes... all of the above packages ranged in price from $900 USD to > $3,000 USD.
Mr. Charles D. Amata Jr., CPTechnologies Inc., USA

We needed to backup Exchange and SQL Server but didn't want to spend a fortune.
Gary Baldwin, Davison C E High School, UK

I purchased BackupAssist because I was tired of pulling my hair out with [a competitor's] over priced and overly complex software. BackupAssist was the third or fourth demo I downloaded via Google. Ease of use. BackupAssist provided me with all the features I needed with a very easy to use setup/configuration interface. Good job with BackupAssist. Other backup software companies should take follow your lead.
Jeff Lowe, Network Administrator, Indigenous Gaming Regulators Inc., Canada

Another Computer consultant evaluated, purchased and recommended this software. Since then, we are so impressed, that as far as I'm concerned any of our new servers will have a license of BackupAssist to make the media management simple.
Scott Young, Network Integration Solutions Inc., Canada

Thank you for your product; I am very pleased with my decision to purchase this software. Coming from a non-profit background, it was very affordable compared to other products on the market.
Tricia Sanchez, Westshore Dispute Resolution Center, USA

Really great performance. I highly recommend BackupAssist based on my experiences to date, and I know one consultant who has already purchased the software for a Windows server with a Synology DS1815+ NAS unit. I use one myself, with an iSCSI interface connection that makes a large NAS partition appear to be mounted as a local hard drive. BackupAssist finds it easy to locate and use. The price reduction compared to SAN storage is amazing.
Frank Fallon, Dharma Communications, USA

BackupAssist was, by far, the easiest and most reliable backup solution I have used in many years.I have been in the Information Technology field since 1987 and have seen many software vendors come and go. If BackupAssist keeps their products as good as this one then I suspect they will be in the market for the long haul. Thanks, BackupAssist!
John Binford, Information Technology Director, Texas

After first several weeks of testing your software, I can say that being in this business since late 80's, I never run into backup tool giving so many options, way above average performance and at the same time staying wonderfully transparent and user friendly! It has been all pleasure working with BackupAssist.
Stan, Government of Ontario, Canada

"It's a simple, effective, up to date and powerful backup tool... its user friendly interface and ease of use are its greatest strengths... Great Backup-tool, excellent and quick response from your Company!"
Peter, Mapivalues NL, The Netherlands

"Simple. Works. Easy to install and use. Thanks for making a product that makes my job EASIER!!!"
Cynthia Calvin, Benchmark Ventures, USA

"All our clients want is a simple backup strategy that's secure, easy to follow and implement, and BackupAssist provides just that. It's an excellent product, and I do like the emailed logs as it allows me to remotely check progress."
John Dance, Managing director, Rebooted Pty Ltd, Australia

"The greatest strength is without doubt the easiness of implementing a working backup schedule. Combined with the email capability it provides everything I need for our business' backups at a very competitive price level!"
Johan Sandqvist, AB Gyllenhammar & Sahlin, Sweden

"Have used [competitors' products] - too expensive, complicated architecture for majority of servers we use. Advantages of BackupAssist are simplicity. Cost. Ease of use. Easiest I have used so far - [competitors' products] etc. Complete novice could use this software. Full marks for ease of use / clear explanations."
Kieran Murphy, Powerscreen International Ltd, N. Ireland

"It's very easy to use. Other solutions were too expensive with almost same capabilities."
Gerardo Arlotto, Jefe de Sistemas Compania Uruguaya de Cemento Portland, Uruguay

"We needed a low-cost backup solution for one of our servers... BackupAssist has an advantage over expensive software solutions because it's simple, cost-effective and gets the job done without creating a complicated mess like some of the expensive packages do."
Jim Ficarra, Cross Current Corporation, USA

"BackupAssist's greatest strength is its automation. We needed a solution where the person at the remote site has NO admin rights, just needs to change the tape - nothing else!"
Aaron, Direct Wines, UK

"Found it to be the most cost effective solution to backing up our two Windows servers."
Bruce Segal, Decarie Motors, Canada

"We tried lots of software. Among those evaluated were [major competitors' products]." All of the packages except yours operated inconsistently (or not at all), several would not read backup tapes it created an verified, some could not access hardware or access was inconsistent, some caused system lockups or blue screen crashes... all of the above packages ranged in price from $900 USD to > $3,000 USD."
Mr. Charles D. Amata Jr., CPTechnologies Inc., USA

"We needed to backup Exchange and SQL Server but didn't want to spend a fortune."
Gary Baldwin, Davison C E High School, UK

"I purchased BackupAssist because I was tired of pulling my hair out with [a competitor's] over priced and overly complex software. BackupAssist was the third or fourth demo I downloaded via Google. Ease of use. BackupAssist provided me with all the features I needed with a very easy to use setup/configuration interface. Good job with BackupAssist. Other backup software companies should take follow your lead."
Jeff Lowe, Network Administrator, Indigenous Gaming Regulators Inc., Canada

"Another Computer consultant evaluated, purchased and recommended this software. Since then, we are so impressed, that as far as I'm concerned any of our new servers will have a license of BackupAssist to make the media management simple"
Scott Young, Network Integration Solutions Inc., Canada

"Thank you for your product; I am very pleased with my decision to purchase this software. Coming from a non-profit background, it was very affordable compared to other products on the market."
Tricia Sanchez, Westshore Dispute Resolution Center, USA

Really great performance. I highly recommend BackupAssist based on my experiences to date, and I know one consultant who has already purchased the software for a Windows server with a Synology DS1815+ NAS unit. I use one myself, with an iSCSI interface connection that makes a large NAS partition appear to be mounted as a local hard drive. BackupAssist finds it easy to locate and use. The price reduction compared to SAN storage is amazing.
Frank Fallon, Dharma Communications, USA

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