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Features
FastBIT Incremental Backups
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. Click Here for more
information on FastBIT Technology.
Silent Mode
Steelgate Online Backup software 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 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 Steelgate Online Backup 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. f a backup fails to complete successfully, the Event Manager will
try the backup again when the computer is restarted or the client 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 Steelgate Online Backup 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
The client software 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:
- Backup and Close - Run a backup and then close the application when finished.
- Backup and Logoff - Run a backup and logoff the system when finished.
- Backup and Shutdown - Run a backup and shutdown the system when finished.
- And more...
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
The Steelgate Online Backup software supports the ability to run any 3rd party application(s)
before or after a backup or restore action. For instance it 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.
Customizable Toolbars
The Steelgate Online Backup software supplies useful toolbars for users. The toolbars
can be customized and displayed based on the user’s individual preference to quickly
access commonly used functions.
International Localization - German, Dutch, French, Spanish
The Steelgate Online Backup software has been engineered to quickly accept translations
to several languages including German, French, Dutch and Spanish. Additional languages
will be available in the future.
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