Knowledge base
How to backup to Cloudflare R2 using Backup4all
Cloudflare R2 is an S3-compatible, zero egress-fee, globally distributed object storage. Move data freely and build the multi-cloud architecture you desire.
How to backup your data to QNAP
QNAP Systems is a Taiwanese company that offers various network solutions for storage, virtualization, sharing and management.
DVD formats supported by Backup4all
Backup4all does not need third party drivers or other burning software installed to be able to write a backup to DVD because it has its own built-in DVD burners to back up directly to DVD. Furthermore, Backup4all can back up to most CD and DVD formats, including the new Blu-ray and HD-DVD (discontinued) discs.
How to create a full backup
This article shows how to create a full backup of the given sources to a specified destination using Backup4all. The current method can be extended to other sources and destinations supported.
How to configure logs and history
On the Logs and history page of the Options window (accessible from the Tools, Options menu item) you can change log and history options.
FTP backup using SSL encryption
This article shows you how to create a backup to FTP destination using SSL encryption. When you connect through FTP to a remote computer you send the username and password in clear, unencrypted text. Anyone along the route can access what you are sending, including your username and password, if the data is not encrypted.
FTP backup using passive mode
Some FTP servers require the connection to be established in a passive mode (i.e. your computer establishes the connection, so the flow of data is set up and initiated by you).
How to test a backup?
In this article we will show you how to test a backup using Backup4all. There are two types of test in Backup4all: - independent test for one or more versions of a backup (you can select any version for testing) - automatic test which is performed after the backup execution and will test the latest version of a backup
How to get a daily report with all backup executions
Backup4all creates a log file for each backup execution, log that can be also sent by email to a specified email address. Sometimes an administrator wants to get a single file with a daily report, including all Backup4all executions. This can be done from the Event Viewer service in Windows. This article explains how to obtain that report.
How to encrypt the files in Backup4all
Backup4all supports file encryption for backup types using zip archives (smart, full, differential, incremental, mirror with zip). There are two encryption methods: standard encryption and AES encryption (128/192/256 bits). In this article we will show you how to set Backup4all to encrypt the files in backups.
How to find the logs in Backup4all
In Backup4all there are multiple type of log files. This article will help you easily find the log files in case you need them.
How to manage backup tags
This article shows you how to manage the backup tags. The backup tags are useful to better organize and manage the backup jobs in Backup4all.
How to backup your data to Eucalyptus/Walrus
Walrus is a component of Eucalyptus, which is a paid open-source software for building cloud computing environments. Eucalyptus environments are compatible with Amazon Web Services.
Google Drive cannot be used as backup source anymore
Starting with May 31, 2024, due to Google API changes, in Backup4all you will no longer be able to directly access Google Drive as backup source. You also won't be able to use GMail as SMTP server anymore.
How to restore a backup using WinZip
This article explains how to restore with WinZip a backup created with Backup4all.
How to override the application folders
The Application folders page of the Options window (accessible from the File, Options menu item) contains general settings of the program.
How to backup your data to Aruba Cloud
Aruba S.p.A., founded in 1994 in Arezzo, is a leader in domain hosting and domain registrations in Italy and Eastern Europe, with over 2 million customers and partners which allow the group to be positioned as one of the top-five hosting companies in Europe and top-ten companies worldwide.
Using Backup4all - FAQ 6
This section contains answers for frequent questions regarding the registration process of Backup4all.
How to configure Backup4all Monitor
The Backup4all Monitor consists of the Monitoring Server and the Monitoring Dashboard. This article explains how to configure Backup4all Monitor to work with Backup4all.
Install Backup4all using the command line parameters
This article explains how to install and uninstall Backup4all using the command line parameters. Backup4all can be installed with various command line parameters that are useful when an unattended installation is needed.
Backup videos with Backup4all
This article explains how to backup videos with Backup4all. You can choose to back up your video files located in My Documents folder by using the specific plugin or you can set a filter to include in backup only video files extensions.
FTP backup using proxy server
This article shows you how to backup to FTP destination using proxy server. The proxy server acts as an intermediary between a computer and the Internet. It is associated with a gateway server (that separates the local network from the outside network) and a firewall (that protects the network from outside intrusion).
How to create an automated backup
An automated backup is a scheduled backup configured to run daily, weekly, monthly or with a custom frequency set by the user. The backup does not need to be performed manually because the application will start and execute the backup at its scheduled time.
How to install Backup4all Monitor
Running the Backup4all Monitor setup allows you to install the Monitor Server and/or the Monitor Dashboard. If you need to install only the Monitor Dashboard on another computer, you must check only the "Dashboard" option.
How to create an exact copy of the source drive on another drive
Backup4all can create an exact copy of a source drive to another destination drive, using the Mirror backup type. It should be used only for data files backups and not for system backups. Please note that Backup4all cannot back up the system drive nor the OS.