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Rsync cloud server backup

Need cloud backups of your files and folders? Our Rsync Add-on makes it easy to back up across the internet to an offsite data center, private cloud server or rsync compatible cloud provider.

Remote backup solution: that’s ideal for roaming users, home offices and branch offices.
Offsite backup solution that enables secure storage to external data centers, private clouds and third-party storage providers.
Bandwidth optimisation including data compression while files and folders are transferred.
Data security during transfer using Secure Shell to any SSH enabled host.
VSS-Aware data backups of live applications including SQL, Exchange and SharePoint.
Secure data encryption at the destination using 256-bit AES encryption.
Incremental backups that use single-instance store to ensure only new and modified data are transferred.

Efficient, secure cloud server backups

Data security and bandwidth usage are core considerations when implementing a private cloud backup solution. That’s why BackupAssist makes these two factors the main priority in our Rsync Add-on. Using BackupAssist for private cloud backups gives you:

  • Data encrypted at your backup destination
  • Compression of all data packets sent across the internet
  • Bandwidth throttling
  • Automatic retries on a network dropout
  • The ability to exclude file types (e.g. *.mp3) to save space
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The flexibility of a remote backup solution

21st century work environments aren’t static. You have remote users, home users, and shifting cost-efficacy with cloud versus traditional storage methods. That’s why you need a flexible remote backup solution that addresses your needs, without blowing your budget.

BackupAssist’s Rsync Add-on allows you to secure files and folders over the internet, while saving money and adding an extra layer of protection to your backup strategy.

Rsync cloud server backup is particularly suited for:

  • Employees who work from home and need sensitive data backed up securely
  • Roaming employees who need data backed up regularly, no matter where they are
  • Backing up a remote site’s data to a central office
  • Backing up critical data directly to a data center
  • Utilizing cloud storage like Amazon s3 as an alternative to purchased hardware

Great for private cloud or a public cloud destination

BackupAssist makes rsync simple to use with private and public (rsync-compatible) cloud destinations. All you’ll need is a destination that supports the rsync protocol for simple, quick remote backups and restores of critical data.

Managed Service Provider looking to set up private cloud services for your clients? Business seeking the security of offsite files and folders? BackupAssist with rsync is an affordable, reliable solution.

Private Cloud

Creating an rsync host is easy. It makes establishing your own private cloud destination as straight-forward as just setting up a rsync host on a Windows or Linux machine or a supported NAS device. That way, you can:

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  • Use BackupAssist as a Managed Service Provider to establish your own Private Cloud destination for the exclusive use of your clients
  • Set up a remote server destination for your business in an external office or similar location
  • Lease space for an offsite server or NAS device within a data center and send your critical data to that destination via the internet

Public Cloud

BackupAssist also makes it easy to back up to any public cloud storage provider that supports the rsync protocol. A great example of this is the highly reputable Amazon S3 Storage facilities, which are fully compatible with BackupAssist’s Rsync Add-on.

BackupAssist even has an S3 rsync destination option built into the UI for quick, painless configuration with Amazon’s service.

Easy backups and fast restores

Backing up to the cloud is incredibly straight-forward with BackupAssist’s Rsync Add-on. When using File Protection to create an rsync job, you’ll be stepped through the whole process with simple instructions in a user-friendly wizard.

You can easily select the data you want to back up, the destination and the backup schedule – then set up customized email notification so you’re always in the loop.

Restoring your backups is just as quick and painless. You can search through multiple backups or browse single backups within the same intuitive interface. Simply select the destination and the data you want to restore – BackupAssist will do the rest!

For information on getting the most out of rsync visit our Video Presentations page.

Specifications

  • Licensing
    BackupAssist for rsync
  • Supported Microsoft OS
    Windows Server (2012/R2, 2008/R2);
    Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
  • Method
    File Protection based backups (in-file delta) to any rsync server. VSS support.

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Here's what they have to say.

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  • 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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