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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.
Downloading - FAQ
This section contains answers to frequent questions regarding the downloading process of Backup4all
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).
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 backup on two external drives using the daily rotation scheme
This article explains how to backup on two external drives using the daily rotation scheme. You can use the mirror backup type to create an image of the source files or you can create zipped backups using incremental, differential and full backup types.
How to Backup to SFTP?
Backup4all supports backing up to a remote computer or device using SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) connection. This is also practical backup destination because the backed up data can be easily accessed from any other computer with an Internet connection.
Backup to SFTP
SFTP, also known as SSH File Transfer Protocol (and sometimes called Secure File Transfer Protocol or SFTP) is a network protocol that provides file transfer and manipulation functionality over any reliable data stream. It is typically used with version two of the SSH protocol (TCP port 22) to provide secure file transfer but is intended to be usable with other protocols as well. The SFTP protocol is much secure than the FTP protocol.
How to backup your data to Box
Box offers secure content management and collaboration for individuals, teams and businesses, enabling secure file sharing and access to your files online.
How to backup your data to Google Drive
Google Drive is a free service from Google that allows you to store files/folders online and access them anywhere using the cloud. The free plan offers 15 GB of space, which should be enough for daily usage.
Network deployment strategy for Backup4all
This article explains the network deployment strategy for Backup4all. First, you have to install Backup4all on all network computers using Group Policy (or a MSI deployment tool), then copy the files from the configuration folder to all computers.
How to use the Getting started window
This article will show you how to use the Getting Started window. It can be accessed anytime from Tools -> Getting Started menu.
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.
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).
HDD enclosures Backup4all is compatible with
Some HDD enclosures have a button that allows starting the execution of an associated program. If you have such a device, Backup4all might be configured to run a certain backup job when that button is pressed.
What to check when application does not start
This article will discuss the most frequent situations when Backup4all application does not start. There are some situations when Backup4all does not start. The reasons can be different starting with the firewall blocking the application, Backup4all already running in memory, a backup job with problems and so on.
What is Copy backup
Copy backup is a backup that copies all selected files but does not mark each file as having been backed up. In other words, the archive attribute is not cleared. Copying can be carried out between normal and incremental backups because copying does not affect these other backup operations.
Backup to Iomega REV drives
This article explains how to backup to Iomega REV drives. This type of external drive can be a bit confusing for many users as the Iomega REV drives are formatted with the UDF filesystem. Depending on your version of Windows, Backup4all might see the Iomega REV drive as a CD/DVD/Blu-ray device.
How “Smart file scanning mode” works in Backup4all
Backup4all can use the USN journal to get a faster detection of the modified source files. The USN Journal (Update Sequence Number Journal), or Change Journal, is a feature of NTFS which maintains a record of changes made to the volume.
How to back up file names with other characters than English
Starting with version 4 of Backup4all, files in different languages can be backed up without other additional configurations.
This article presents the settings necessary to be made in order to back up file names having characters in a different language than English.
How to backup only to a specific removable/external drive
When you have multiple removable/external drives that you connect to your computer one at a time, they could be assigned with the same drive letter in Windows. When the scheduler runs, Backup4all will automatically run the backup to the currently connected hard drive assigned with the selected drive letter. If you want to use only one drive for backups and the others for different projects, you need to make sure the backup won't be executed on the wrong hard drive connected at that time.
Smart backup type
The smart backup type will combine full, differential and incremental types with cleanup actions in order to efficiently manage the stored backup versions according with the free disk space in destination or the maximum allowed space set by the user.
Explanation of the backup job icons
This article will explain all the backup job icons that could appear for running, warnings or errors. The backup job icons will help you to easily recognize a specific backup job or to see which jobs have warnings or errors and try to fix the problems.
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 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.
Data filtering in Backup4all Monitor
Backup4all Monitor has a Real-time tab where you can see all backup/test/clean/restore actions in progress. The History tab of Backup4all Monitor will display all finished actions from the Monitor Server.