But, they never gave me single ounce of trouble in billing, (even when I cancelled my account and created new one with discount again :-p ). On the left, we have a menu and in the centre the classic list interface. 30-day trial period. IDrive sends you a physical external hard drive to which you upload your files via the IDrive app. Within 5-10 days you have your files online in comparison to 60 days done via uploading (5 Mbps speed, 3 TB of files). But if you want to simply get back a certain file that you deleted in the cloud you can access the trash. I have then performed a Restore operation and shockingly found out that it took about the same time to download the files as it did to upload them. by yvonnik Tue Feb 25, 2020 11:30 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Backup, Restore, Netbak Replicator, Cloud Storage Services. I have also backed up my external HD. This option enables you to backup complete drives and afterwards restore them wherever you want. If you have 2 TB of backup storage you will also have an additional 2 TB of cloud storage. That mostly comes into play if youre trying to backup files to your external hard drive. I would urge caution with this feature though, because it will wipe out your file versions and may remove stuff you were archiving. Also, you can share and work on your files. Post IDrive is filled with advanced features. So some of my earlier observations were not correct. Not exactly.You have used Backup to copy certain files into your IDrive account.

IDrive cant help you there. IDrive Express is what IDrive calls their courier recovery service with one major difference. You can also enable the option to only use the Admiitrators backupset and warn if the backup has not run for x days on this computers/server. Web Server & Applications (Apache + PHP + MySQL / SQLite), Remote Replication/ Disaster Recovery, QES Operating System (QNAP Enterprise Storage OS), Photo Station, Music Station, Video Station. They are kind of Cold storage I feel, but like Polar backup, you dont have to request and wait for upto 12 hours for your files. Its also possible to use the program to backup files to a local, Wi-Fi or Express device. I was really glad I could restore the server after rebuilding it from scratch (everybody happy??? The test was performed in Ljubljana, Slovenia with a guaranteed internet speed (by the provider) of 150/6 Mbps which translates into 18.75/0.75 MB/s (download/upload). You can also use it to backup data in the first place. Server cloud backup and business compliances are also part of that package. I will use my restore as an example. After downloading and installing the client youre greeted with the following user interface: The backup menu option will be the one you most likely use the most. E.g. Your email address will not be published. The speeds are an issue though, especially with the larger files. iBackup also has a dashboard page on which you can change your account and billing information and lookup some statistics. Initially when I signup for iBackup, they kept a max of 30 versions for every file. You will need to validate your email address for that to take effect though. It is peace of mind for me, instead of pieces of mind. If thats not enough you can use an e-mail to get in contact with them and theyre very quick on response time (within a day). Anything beyond that is very unlikely to get refunded based on various reviews across the internet. That way nobody but you will have access to your account and data (zero-knowledge privacy). 1 GB of free backup storage. The main user of this server was the accounting department. When you click on Manage Computers you will go to a page which shows your computers by name, with columns when they were last backed up and the status of the (last) backup: success/failed/in progress. Thats all when it comes to physical security, but what about software? Speeds are the only issue. Whenever something happens to one of your devices you simply use the Restore option available with all of their features. Its not that simple to use but you get your head around it in a reasonable time period. 5 GB of free backup storage. I have been using iBackup since 2012/13. This is done to basically shorten the time needed to get all of your files online. When you exceed your storage limit you have to pay an additional fee The software is a little bit awkward to configure but doable and it works! When restoring files I noticed iBackup had change the restore procedure without notice. If you delete any files, they will be removed from your IDrive Sync account and all other computers & devices.If you really want to synchronize your Backup files with your computer, IDrive to provide an Archive Cleanup option. I had no idea there was a free basic membership. This is a nice extra warning when you do daily backups, but backups which are not run daily, it always gives an initial (false) scare. If you have other computers & devices connected to your IDrive account, these will receive copies of the files. If you occasionally move files from your local disk to your external disk, you could later remove the duplicates from your IDrive account in the Restore tab of the IDrive application (after you have verified they've been backed up from your external disk). I have backed up two files, both in the size of 1 GB and then erased one of them. You can see all backups though. I did miss the option to search through the base though. They also offer you a permanent 5 GB free plan alongside the personal and business plans. You'll still have the issue with the loss of versions for those files. Client-side encryption available & business compliances, Slow downloads & download speeds with bigger files. Its important to note that IDrive does not offer deduplication which would come in very handy if you want to keep files tidy and not store multiple versions of the exact same file. Files are placed in a particular folder on your computer which are then synchronized with IDrive. These folders have the same name as the computers name of the computers you installed the iBackup software on. Downloading smaller files with up to a few MB worked fine via the browser but anything larger than that has big issues.

Overall, I believe IDrive is a great platform for backing up your files. by donavanericson Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:15 am, Post I have also tried downloading the file directly from the web browser. However, if youre using the private key (client-side encryption) your files wont be disclosed since theyre unable to decrypt them. Just like iDrive, iBackup has also iBackup Express, a service to upload or restore your data via a physical hard drive by UPS/DHL/Fedex.

No free plans. Certain providers also enable you to preview and watch files directly from the browser. Basically, when I move stuff from my PC to the external HD, will that then do the same within my IDrive account? I would like to comment on some parts of your iDrive review, however I am really using iBackup. The download & upload speeds are decent and you can always rely on their support to give you a hand. Via the settings, you can also enable continuous backup which backs up files smaller than 500 MB as theyre changed.

Thanks. Pricing & PlansWho is it for?Ease of useFile backupSpeedFile restorationSecurity & privacyOnline supportAdditional featuresConclusion. Their encryption is something they dont joke about. The Sync folder can be accessed from all of your devices. IDrive also enables incremental backup by only uploading the portions of the files that have changed rather than the whole files. Both websites belong to the same parent company. iDrive looks really good considering the price tags and the features that come with paying sure such low amount of money plus the disk space is very large. If you go with the free plan to try them out theres no need to provide credit card information. iBackup should take into account backups that do not run daily and only warn if a scheduled backup has not run. IDrive is one heck of a beast. File restoration is great though, the ability to retrieve both deleted files and previous versions is great, not to mention the IDrive Express Security is also on point and I advise you make use of their client-side encryption to prevent any government interventions. You can also use your account to backup multiple computers/servers as long as you do not exceed your storage limit. If that is the case, I'm probably best just making a note of the new files I have added to the external HD then selecting ONLY them particular files when choosing backup now. When I restored my backup to the most recent version, I got all recent files and folders back, but also all deleted files and folders within 30 versions. What about file versions? iBackup however, came up with a better way of restoring files. I am not that much of a genius and dont have time for messing around. Simply upload the files on one device and they will show up on all other devices. It focuses on backing up other cloud services such as G Suite, Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box.com Keep in mind though that it is business-focused so no plans for personal users. IDrive is focused on backing up your files in a number of ways to ensure the safety of them in case something goes wrong. You can also throttle both CPU and bandwidth, set proxy settings and manage how the program operates. For iDrive this is I think a business feature. I know there is a "backup now" option within the IDrive app and it has my External HD in the list but I'm afraid to click it in case it starts to backup the whole external HD again as it took around 3 days to do originally. So if a file changed every day and was backupped once every day, you could restore it for up to 30 days back. IDrive retains up to 30 versions of all backed-up files. Keep in mind that youre enrolling into automatic payments and will be charged again when the time comes. All data counts toward your quota. They also have a client for Linux systems. 24/7 live chat support is also a great gift, especially at this price. You can also set permissions: Can View or Can Edit. 14-day trial period. Dejan is a huge BBQ fan who also does some writing and pretty much everything else around here, in that order. You may find that Continuous Data Protection is switched on and IDrive is already backing up your changed files!If you want totally manual control of your backups you should switch this feature off.Using CDP and/or a daily schedule would be the safest way to operate your backup.

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The iBackup software I am using also looks the same except again the logo.

Express Restores will be charged $99.50 per request. You might want to add that they once advertised in many parts of America that they are NSA proof. Its clear to me that the problem doesnt lie with their transfer speeds but rather their system which is incredibly slow. The IDrive mobile app is available for both iOS and Android devices. Backing up the file twice a day would mean that you can only restore up to 5 days back. IDrive does provide the authorities with your files and information if required to do so and since IDrive is located in the US the Patriot and CLOUD act come in effect. renaming files again and moving folders and files to the (sub) folders. They offer first year at dirt-cheap (like $4.99 for 2 TB for an year) and also second year at 50% discount if go to Control panel and change the auto billing. The sync folder doesnt offer any advanced features (such as selective sync) but its there and its useful. Hi, this is an awesome review. Mid 2019 a server at HQ was hit by some ransomware. Whats your experience with IDrive? When I log into the server I will see an iBackup tray popup saying, the backup has not been run x days. As an IT administrator red means something went wrong, so please do not use a red status or letters for normal things. You send it back and they upload the files to the servers. It has a modern interface with very well developed backup features. Thanks for your help by the way, appreciated. You could also create several (sub) users which can be used e.g. But hey, 2TB is quite enough for me. The business plans mainly uncover a bunch of much-needed features such as unlimited user accounts and groups which allow you to manage your team efficiently. If you have new files, they will be backed up as new files. If thats not enough you can also call them directly during business hours: 6 AM-6 PM PST. I used to be able to restore in time.

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/03/macworld-surveillance-nsa-idrive/ It is rumored that NSA contacted them for an account backdoor and they turned them down.

Thanks a lot, you've been a great help. Deleting the software from the computer will not delete this folder, so you could keep a backup of a computer that has long been gone. A very important aspect of any cloud backup is its ability to backup files without problems and in a fast manner.

It is really bad when a company you trust make decisions which impact their product enormously without letting their customers know. Ah great, so just add the new files, choose backup now and I'm golden. After my upgrade to 500GB I noticed later on, the versioning was only 10 days, which felt to short especially when you are backupping servers. when I move stuff from my PC to the external HD, will that then do the same within my IDrive account? They still call themselves that. The option schedule backups are very flexible, however, iBackup will only keep x versions of your backups. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Files in the trash get automatically deleted after 30 days. Now you can restore files and folders to most recent or 1st, 2nd etc. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/03/macworld-surveillance-nsa-idrive/. My initial choice for iBackup was because of the great price and their software support. Polar Backup originates from the UK and aims to provide an affordable complete cloud backup solution. Your data is encrypted both at rest and on transfer with 256 AES encryption. Initially, I tested the restore possibilities several times and even made some documentation for my infrastructure, so I would not have the find out how the restore works during a disaster. I, for example, have a scheduled backup to the cloud and the external hard drive. It also offers no multi-threaded backup to speed up the whole backup process client-side. I have chosen to back up this server 1 per week in the weekend. Thats more commonly known as block-level file sync. Its interesting to see that they also give a flat 50% discount for all students. Having a quality cloud backup provider can be useful for other things as well, not just for backing up your files. Please share it down below. This is what the new iBackup restore did. This could be run after you have moved files between drives and it will remove files from your IDrive account if they have been removed from your local disk. IDrive alongside the cloud backup also offers a cloud storage and a synchronisation folder. Every time I start a backup or scheduled backup it seems to start the entire upload process again. They basically cover all of the possible backup solutions and for a decent price as well but there seems to be a few technical issues with the service alongside the somewhat poor download & upload speeds. You can also perform what they call Disk Image Backup. I'm hoping it will do it automatically. The app worked fine on my iPhone so good job on this one to IDrive. Well, thats when the Restore menu option comes into play. Theyre then transferred to the cloud based on a schedule. IDrive also enables you to share files and folders with your friends and co-workers. Also, I would opt for iBackup to use the date to show when this computer was the last backup with a nice touch to show computers that not have a backup for more than a week in another (red) colour. No, it'll skip over any files that haven't changed locally. And they have pretty much done just that since they now support a wide variety of devices and enable you to backup and store your important information. I have got an IDrive subscription and finally worked out how to sync specific folders on my PC to my IDrive account. When trying to restore a larger file (1 GB) I had a big issue with the download speed as will be explained under Speed section. Am I on the right track? I would like it if iBackup would show the size of all the folders, so one could see at a glance the sizes of backups per computer/server. It allows you to automatically backup photos, videos, calendar and contacts from your device. Each one creates its own device logo and folder. This includes external hard drives and NAS devices. Make sure to store that private key safely though. I like that it is so easy to use. Its been around since 2007 so it doesnt surprise me that they offer so many features and the price isnt bad at all. Hi Dejan, I have some experience with iBackup which is a clone of iDrive and part of the same company. on the server. Or should I leave a reply below your iDrive review ? I have them on Androids, iPhone, PC and server. My recommendation is to make use of their free IDrive Express feature and upload the files to their external hard drive thats sent to you. Manage Computers has also a fourth column called to action, to my shame I have never used the actions buttons displayed here.

Its important to note that this storage doesnt count towards your backup quota so you basically have an additional space that is equal to your backup plan. The backup speed (at least for iBackup) is very good. You lose key, you lose your data.

You also dont have to worry about the security of your files as IDrive does everything right in that field.