Software Compression with BackupAssist™
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How to enable software compression for your backup file
When backing up to a file, BackupAssist™ has the ability to compress your backup file using 7z compression techniques. Enabling software compression allows you to create smaller backup files and also offers the ability to encrypt your backup file with a password. To enable software compression, conduct the following:
Figure 1: Compressing backup files with BackupAssist™
1. Access the 'Options Tab' in BackupAssist™
2. Choose to 'Compress backup file'
3. Optional - Access the 'Compression Options'
4. Optional - Choose your method of compression and whether you would like to encrypt the backup file
Backup File Encryption
BackupAssist™ also allows you to encrypt your backup file with a password, and this is useful if you want to ensure the security of your data backups.This password must then be entered in order to extract the backup file and restore your data.
To enable encryption, simply access the 'Compression Options' within the Options tab of BackupAssist™ (see Figure 1).
Please note: that if you choose to enable encryption for your backup file that you use a password that can easily be remembered.