Secure, offsite data backups and a tested Disaster Recovery plan are not a luxury, they are a MUST HAVE.
Over 90% of companies that suffer major data loss close within 5 years (Source DTI)
There are many causes of data loss, but the only sure way to safeguard against all of them is to have a complete offsite backup. Wizard I.C.T. Online Backup service provides a simple, secure and affordable way to do this. Not only is your backup kept offsite, it is replicated daily to 2 other servers spread across 2 continents, providing maximum protection against all types of data loss.Utilising the simple to use, affordable and reliable BackupAssist client our service offers backup for all your data including "locked" files of VSS aware applications such as Microsoft Exchange and SQL server. Using intelligent RSync File Delta technology only the part of the file that has changed is backed up, saving you valuable time and bandwidth. Military grade encryption insures your data can only be accessed by you both during transfer and whilst stored on the remote servers, so your data is always secure.
Over 70% of SME's don't know if they have a successful backup (Source DTI)
Powerful email reporting and the monitoring console provide an easy method to monitor the status of your backup with a minimal amount of effort. The Restore Console provides a simple method of carrying out test restores, so you can be sure your backups are good and you're prepared should the worst happen. Every process is done using a simple, intuitive, step-by-step graphical interface so you never need to worry about not knowing how to do something.
Causes of Data Loss
(Source Ontrack survey)
Why Online backup?
Easy & Automated
Safe & Secure
Reliable
Scalable & Affordable
High Performance
Recovery & Versioning
Data & Applications
Reporting
Support
Advanced
F. A. Q.
Why Online backup?
Having a primary backup of your data to a local storage device, such as a USB hard drive or a tape drive, is great; but if you think about all the disasters that can happen at your office, such as fires, floods, theft or even hardware failure, it becomes apparent that you cannot rely on just one technology for the protection of your data.
Of course removable storage can be taken offsite, but you're completely reliant on someone remembering to take them home and bring them back. You also need to consider how quickly can those offsite backups by retrieved if you need to restore a file quickly? And how far away is the media actually being taken? Natural disasters can easily effect large areas or even whole countries.
Adding Online backups to your backup strategy is an excellent way of insuring yourself against data loss; critical files are copied to a secure offsite location, away from your office and the source of potential disasters. Internet backups also overcome the need to swap tapes or hard drives and replace them when they wear out. Additional storage space can be easily added to the data host as your data requirements grow, so you don't have to worry about having to purchase costly replacement hardware.
Best of all Online backup is cost effective. When you consider the cost of purchasing hardware which will need replacing in a few years, the man hours required to design a backup strategy, set it up and maintain it you soon realise just how much a good conventional backup solution costs compared to a simple online solution.
Of course removable storage can be taken offsite, but you're completely reliant on someone remembering to take them home and bring them back. You also need to consider how quickly can those offsite backups by retrieved if you need to restore a file quickly? And how far away is the media actually being taken? Natural disasters can easily effect large areas or even whole countries.
Adding Online backups to your backup strategy is an excellent way of insuring yourself against data loss; critical files are copied to a secure offsite location, away from your office and the source of potential disasters. Internet backups also overcome the need to swap tapes or hard drives and replace them when they wear out. Additional storage space can be easily added to the data host as your data requirements grow, so you don't have to worry about having to purchase costly replacement hardware.
Best of all Online backup is cost effective. When you consider the cost of purchasing hardware which will need replacing in a few years, the man hours required to design a backup strategy, set it up and maintain it you soon realise just how much a good conventional backup solution costs compared to a simple online solution.
Easy & Automated
- No training required, no lengthy instruction manuals to read.
- The 5 step easy to follow wizard guides you through every operation.
- Point and click to specify what files you want to backup.
- Choose your scheduling options and you're done. It’s that easy!
- Just perform the set up procedure once, then it runs automatically.
- User-defined scripts can be configured to run before and after the backup.
7 pre-defined, illustrated scheduling options provide a simple way to automate your backup, of course if non of these suit you you can always define your own custom schedule.
Once you've decided when you want your backup to run the inbuilt scheduling service will do the rest, your backup will run reliably every time without human intervention.
Once you've decided when you want your backup to run the inbuilt scheduling service will do the rest, your backup will run reliably every time without human intervention.
Safe & Secure
- Safe and secure backups with Military strength, 256-bit AES data encryption.
- Automatic encryption, both during transfer and on the backup server itself.
- Only YOU have the encryption key, so only you can access your data.
- Data is replicated daily between 3 servers, so you will always have a backup.
- Backups are stored on 2 different continents for complete security against disaster.
Choose to encrypt your data using the BackupAssist client and your data is transferred and stored in a secure format that only you can access. Even we cannot read your data on our servers, so be sure to keep your decryption key safe! For an additional layer of security all transfers are done using SSH to provide a secure tunnel across the internet.
Backup your data once to a primary server and it will automatically be replicated between 3 of our servers located in Germany, England and the USA. Even a natural disaster spanning a complete continent will not destroy your data!
Backup your data once to a primary server and it will automatically be replicated between 3 of our servers located in Germany, England and the USA. Even a natural disaster spanning a complete continent will not destroy your data!
Scalable & Affordable
- Flexible packages to suit the requirements of most SME's.
- Change packages as required so you only pay for what you need.
- No charges for data transfer, you only pay for storage space.
- No charges to restore your data*, unlike some Online backup services!
- Low start up costs with the affordable BackupAssist Client.
Data grows over time, so the package you initially choose to suit your data needs might not always be suitable. With our service you can change plans Up or Down at any time, so you only pay for the storage you need.
We only charge for storage space, not data transfer, so you can budget for a fixed cost regardless of how much data you backup or restore each month. With prices as low as 26p per GB of storage per month our service is one of the most cost effective professional backup solutions around.
You don't need to purchase any extra hardware, the client will run on any Microsoft Windows Operating System, and utilising your existing internet connection to transfer data means there are no hidden extra costs.
* If you require your data sent to you by post a small charge may apply.
We only charge for storage space, not data transfer, so you can budget for a fixed cost regardless of how much data you backup or restore each month. With prices as low as 26p per GB of storage per month our service is one of the most cost effective professional backup solutions around.
You don't need to purchase any extra hardware, the client will run on any Microsoft Windows Operating System, and utilising your existing internet connection to transfer data means there are no hidden extra costs.
* If you require your data sent to you by post a small charge may apply.
High Performance
- Advanced File Delta Technology optimises backup performance.
- Only backup the part of a file modified, no need to backup the full file again.
- Industrial level compression maximises transfer speeds and storage space.
- 152GB Network Backbone at primary servers for fast, efficient data transfer.
- Each backup account has it's own VPS with dedicated resources, not shared hosting.
Our use of RSync in-file delta incremental transfer technology means time and bandwidth are used in the most efficient way possible. You no longer have to worry your backup will still be running the next day! Your backup server will be located at a datacenter with a 152GB Network Backbone provided by 10 different carriers, so you will always be able to backup your data at excellent speeds.
To provide maximum server performance and security each account is hosted on its own Virtual Private Server with dedicated resources which is configured specifically to do one job, backup your data. We do not use shared hosting accounts, so your backup performance and reliability will never be effected by other backups or services.
To provide maximum server performance and security each account is hosted on its own Virtual Private Server with dedicated resources which is configured specifically to do one job, backup your data. We do not use shared hosting accounts, so your backup performance and reliability will never be effected by other backups or services.
Recovery & Versioning
- Instant online recovery direct from your backup server for fast data recovery.
- Optional full recovery by external hard disk for large data sets.
- Individual file recovery, so you only have to restore what you need.
- The free search option helps you quickly locate single files in your backup sets.
- File versioning option for recovery of accidentally modified or corrupt files.
- Choose how many old versions you want to retain.
- Single Instance Storage Technology insures efficient use of storage space.
Restoring your files and applications is made simple using the built-in Restore Console, which includes a free search option so you can find particular files across all your backups should you need to. Files can be restored directly from the backup server at any time, 7 days a week 24 hours a day.
You can choose between the Simple Mirror option, which provides an exact backup of your current data, or the History Option which allows you to keep several days, weeks or even months of previous versions. The use of Single Instance Storage insures each unique file is stored only once, allowing you to maximise storage capabilities whilst still having the ability to restore previous versions.
You can choose between the Simple Mirror option, which provides an exact backup of your current data, or the History Option which allows you to keep several days, weeks or even months of previous versions. The use of Single Instance Storage insures each unique file is stored only once, allowing you to maximise storage capabilities whilst still having the ability to restore previous versions.
Data & Applications
- Backup any type of data without any file type or size restrictions.
- Backup Network locations so you only need 1 backup for your whole network.
- No need to shut down your VSS aware applications before backing them up.
- Live backups of Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint and SQL Servers supported.
- Maximise your backup space by only backing up the files you need, not the ones you don't.
The only restriction to what you can back up is you available storage space, you can choose to backup complete drives, folders or just selected files. The flexible BackupAssist client also allows you to backup Network locations, so you can backup and monitor your entire network quickly and easily from one central location.
Backing up "live" applications has traditionally been a problem, they often lock files so the backup application can't access them to create the backup. Our service allows you to backup any Microsoft VSS (Volume ShadowCopy Service) aware application without stopping them first, this includes Microsoft Exchange Server (2003 or later), SQL Server (2005 or later) and SharePoint Server amongst others..
Backing up "live" applications has traditionally been a problem, they often lock files so the backup application can't access them to create the backup. Our service allows you to backup any Microsoft VSS (Volume ShadowCopy Service) aware application without stopping them first, this includes Microsoft Exchange Server (2003 or later), SQL Server (2005 or later) and SharePoint Server amongst others..
Reliable
- Eliminate problems from unpredictable bandwidth speeds and internet connections.
- Optional bandwidth throttling for maximum bandwidth efficiency.
- Automatic retries in the event of connection drop outs.
- Automation of complicated scripting, scheduling and other manual procedures.
- Exact file backups including NTFS security and attributes.
We've specifically chosen the BackupAssist client because of it's tried and tested abilities to overcome the problems that can arise from unpredictable internet connections. The backup will automatically adjust it's speed to your current conditions and, should your connection drop out, will reconnect as soon as possible and continue from where it left off.
If you need to back up at times when the connection is also being used for other things, you can manually adjust the available bandwidth to insure the backup can be completed with minimal impact on other services.
If you need to back up at times when the connection is also being used for other things, you can manually adjust the available bandwidth to insure the backup can be completed with minimal impact on other services.
Reporting
- Receive email reports of every backup so you always know what's going on.
- Choose to just receive reports of failures but be warned, you may never get an email!
- If there’s an error, it provides a link to the Knowledgebase with instructions on how to fix it.
- You can also monitor backups and check full reports from the Monitoring Console.
Keeping track of your backups couldn't be easier. You can choose to receive reports of all backups or just the ones that need attention via email, so you don't have to do anything.
If you prefer you can monitor your backups using the Monitoring Console, which allows you to view the status of any running backups as well as viewing past reports.
If you do have an error that requires attention, the email will contain a link to any relevant Knowledgebase articles to help you solve the problem.
If you prefer you can monitor your backups using the Monitoring Console, which allows you to view the status of any running backups as well as viewing past reports.
If you do have an error that requires attention, the email will contain a link to any relevant Knowledgebase articles to help you solve the problem.
Support
- We're here for you every step of the way, support is included with every package.
- Remote support available so we can see exactly what you're seeing.
- Trained professionals provide expert support and advise for every aspect of your backup.
- Software upgrade protection available for the client so you always have the latest version.
We've made the setup and configuration of our Online Backup Service as simple as possible, and we're confident in most cases you'll be up and running in minutes and your backups will complete without error.
If you do need help or advise at any stage we have experts available in all aspects of the backup process, so we can always provide the answers or find a solution to your problem. If we can't do that by phone. live chat or email we can set up a remote session to help you.
If you do need help or advise at any stage we have experts available in all aspects of the backup process, so we can always provide the answers or find a solution to your problem. If we can't do that by phone. live chat or email we can set up a remote session to help you.
Advanced
- Create a local copy of your online backups with one scheduled job.
- Clear Exchange and SQL transaction logs when the backup is done.
- Create brick-level backups of Exchange so individual mailboxes can be restored easily.
- Create "live snapshots" of your SQL database so you always have a current backup.
- Simple, effective Hyper-V backup covering all recovery scenarios including granular restore.
- Backup to tape drives even if you're using Microsoft Server 2008 or Small Business Server.
For those of you that want more than just an online backup solution, we have the answer for you. By purchasing the full BackupAssist client* you can backup both Online and locally, so your complete backup strategy is configured and managed in one place. Your local backups can be stored on any media, including external hard drives or tapes.
Create local file and folder or full Drive Image backups, create brick level backups of your Exchange server so you can restore individual or groups of mailboxes and create reliable backups of your Hyper-V servers. For full details of everything BackupAssist has to offer please visit their website http://www.backupassist.com
*Either the Rsync standalone client or the Rsync plugin are required for our Online Backup Service, all other plugins are optional. If you're unsure what you need please contact our support team who will gladly advise you.
Create local file and folder or full Drive Image backups, create brick level backups of your Exchange server so you can restore individual or groups of mailboxes and create reliable backups of your Hyper-V servers. For full details of everything BackupAssist has to offer please visit their website http://www.backupassist.com
*Either the Rsync standalone client or the Rsync plugin are required for our Online Backup Service, all other plugins are optional. If you're unsure what you need please contact our support team who will gladly advise you.
F. A. Q.
- Are you affiliated with BackupAssist or Rsync in any way?.
- We already own BackupAssist software, do we need to purchase it again from you?
- Is there a trial available?
- Is there a minimum contract length?
- How long will it take for the service to be activated after we sign up?
- What Operating Systems are supported?
No. Wizard I.C.T. is an independant solutions provider. We choose the products we use and recommend based on performance and reliability testing, we are in no way associated with any other company or product.
No. If already use BackupAssist you will just need to purchase the rsync plugin if you don't have it already, you can continue to use your existing license for the main application.
You must sign up and pay for our service before you can use it, however we offer an unconditional 30 day satisfaction guarantee. If you're unhappy with the service for any reason in the first 30 days you can cancel without penalty. The BackupAssist software can also be downloaded on a free 30 day trial, so you can try our service risk free.
The minimum contract length for all of our services is 12 months.
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