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Review of popular solutions, part 2

SkyDrive

SkyDrive is a cloud storage designed for storing documents, multimedia information (presentations, photos) and other files. The service is provided with an account Microsoft entry, offering convenient integration with Windows Live products.

The user gets 7 GB at his disposal disk space for free. This is 2 times less than issued Google Drive, but significantly more than in the case of Dropbox. In addition, it is provided free extension space up to 25 GB, as space is filled. The size of one file cannot exceed 2 GB. An additional 100 GB will cost $50/year.

Certainly, this service aimed at Windows users: the proprietary SkyDrive application is included in the OS or is available with updates starting from Windows Vista. It will also be attractive that the cloud encourages collaboration with documents. It is convenient to work in conjunction with MS Office and access documents through Office Web Apps, which can be created directly from the Skydrive menu.

The web interface is optimized for both desktop and mobile devices, one cannot fail to note the “tiledness”. Group operations with files and drag and drop are conveniently implemented. Also available for downloaded data are operations such as setting public access, publication. Previews and enhanced presentation capabilities are available for videos and images. SkyDrive can also be used to back up files from your camera and other sources.

Among the additional options regarding backup, there is a file history, making it easy to restore one or another version through the timeline. However, the location of archive files is configured separately; version accounting is not assumed during synchronization.

Of course, installing the SkyDrive application (for Windows 8 this is the SkyDrive app) includes integration with Explorer and file synchronization. The necessary set of actions is supported: dragging and dropping, adding files and folders.

A distinctive feature of mobile support, in addition to the interface features, is Windows support Phone. As you know, many other services (including Dropbox and Google Drive) did not pay due attention to this device.

SpiderOak

The SpiderOak service focuses not only on full-featured backup, but also accessibility from various devices and minimally limited tariffs. External, network, and removable drives are supported; files are stored in the cloud without restrictions on size, type, or number of devices connected to the server.

2 GB of disk space is provided free of charge, an additional 100 GB will cost $10/month - which is significantly more expensive compared to SkyDrive. For registering using a referral link and answering tests on the SpiderOak blog, bonuses are awarded, so you can “increase” another 10 GB for free.

To log into your account on the server, you must complete the installation using desktop application. This is an inconvenience, but not a formality: for security purposes, cryptographic keys are generated at this stage. Generally speaking, SpiderOak uses a multi-layer encryption approach, a combination of 2048-bit RSA and 256-bit AES, as well as two-step authentication.

The web interface did not perform well - access errors constantly occurred or there was no ability to manage data. The SpiderOak desktop app does a much better job. The widget displays the status of backup, synchronization, publishing, and connection quality. In the adjacent subsections, information about current tasks and actions performed in the account, a log and statistics is available. Reservations can also be made manually by defining a list of categories.

SpiderOak has an option such as , which allows you to save on disk space when backing up. The desktop application also provides version control for files and folders.

Ubuntu One

The Ubuntu One service combines file storage on the base and a service for listening to music. 5 GB of storage is free, plus a special offer of 20 GB of bonus storage and access to Music Streaming for 6 months. 100 GB of additional storage costs $14.95/month (prices may vary based on promotions). Also, through invitations via a referral link, you can increase your space up to 20 GB for free (500 MB for each referred user).

Ubuntu One has a simple and low-interactive web interface, which is objectively not suitable for regular operations with files. To upload files, there is a panel with the ability to drag and drop and view the progress status. Ubuntu One does not provide any user access rights, but it is possible to publish a link to a file or folder. Other important options include file recovery; however, this function is not at all intuitive for the user.

In addition to the general section for files, there are Music and Photos sections. Accordingly, preview and other specialized operations related to media management are available to them.

Through the desktop widget, you can manage connected devices, view published files, synchronize your home directory - with the ability to pause and resume transfers. Again, when compared to Dropbox or other close analogs, adding a new source seems difficult, not to mention selective synchronization within a directory.

On the server, files are stored in unencrypted form. To transfer data to the server, the SSL protocol is used in conjunction with certificates, and OAuth is used for authorization.

Wuala

Wuala is a secure cloud storage with backup, synchronization, collaboration, access rights distribution and other standard features.

The free plan includes 5 GB of storage space. Through referrals, you can increase your space by 10 GB, 1 GB for each referred user. An additional 100 GB will cost €9.99/month, expandable up to 1 TB.

Despite the presence of a Web Access section on the Wuala website, there is no shell as such. Therefore, similar to SpiderOak, you have to use the desktop application. Fortunately, it pleases with good functionality.

The application allows you to create backups, synchronize to various devices, thanks to the backup and synchronization wizard, respectively. Wuala also allows you to restore deleted files or their versions, share files, invite users and manage groups. Customizable in detail appearance, widget alerts, there is selective integration with file system.

On the user's computer, files are stored in encrypted form. When transferring data to the Wuala server, AES-256 encryption is used, RSA 2048 for signatures and keys, and SHA-256 for integrity checking.

Syncplicity

Syncplicity - cloud solution for collaboration and convenient access to data from mobile and desktop platforms.

2 GB of space provided for free is not the best option for backup. However, through referrals you can increase it by another 3 GB. 50 GB of this plan costs $15/month. In the Business and Enterprise editions there are no restrictions on disk space, but the price is appropriate - it starts at $45/month.

The desktop application allows you to quickly set up directories to sync with a simple file manager. There is selective synchronization - you can include or exclude a subdirectory. Version control is provided for synchronized data, making it easy to recover lost data. It is possible to open access, but it is not possible to provide access to directories, only to individual files. For published files, there is a Shared links section, where you can, in particular, track the number of downloads.

The web interface is minimalistic and fast. In addition to viewing data on the server, I was pleased with the convenient editing mode, uploading files, and previewing images. In your account settings, you can manage subscriptions, devices, and connected services.

Data transmitted or stored on Syncplicity is encrypted using AES 256bit technology, and encryption is also applied during authorization.

[email protected]

According to information from home page service cloud.mail.ru, the most attractive thing is 100 GB, provided free of charge, without any conditions for receipt. In fact, there are no restrictions, but any reference information or choice of tariff plan is not available. All this can be attributed to the “youth” of the service, which appeared later than its competitors, being in beta status.

Having studied the Cloud web shell, we can say that it is clearly unfinished. Drag and drop is not supported; when uploading folders, files are copied without maintaining the structure. As has become customary to note, you cannot upload files larger than 2 GB via the web interface. Wherein alternative ways out of stock. On the other hand, you can preview videos, images, presentations, and listen to music. There are data display modes to choose from, quick publication of a link (Russian-language services are included in the list). Users of mail.ru services may benefit from integration of the cloud with mail.

The desktop application is intended only to synchronize the specified directory in the cloud. There are no settings: you can’t not only set up a backup, but even limit the upload or download speed. Integration with the file system is not provided.

Yandex.Disk

When registering, you are allocated 3 GB of free disk space (with a maximum file size of 10 GB), which can be increased to 10 GB and 20 GB by inviting friends using a referral link. The cost of 100 GB is 150 rubles/month.

The web interface is visually pleasing and easy to use. There is a complaint about the loader - it does not allow you to place files while maintaining the structure. Let's say if you drag a folder into it, the result will be a 4 KB file downloaded. Otherwise, there are no complaints about the interface. There is search, sorting, file operations, preview, music playback and publishing, collaboration are available. There is a separate section for the camera that allows you to backup information from the device, similar to SkyDrive. There is no version control, so important backup functions are not fully implemented.

The desktop widget will be useful for sharing data and synchronizing. True, there are not so many settings: for example, you cannot exclude or include a subdirectory in the cloud. The speed of data exchange is also uncontrollable.

Yandex.Disk supports encryption, all cloud data is scanned for viruses. “The safety of files is ensured by the most modern technologies" - there are no other details.

LiveDrive

LiveDrive doesn't offer free storage, but a trial version is available for each plan. The inconvenience is that without entering payment information you will have to constantly be distracted by the notification in the control panel. For each invitation of users via a referral link, 3 months are provided free use service. 1 TB of additional space will cost $8 per month - which, by the way, is much cheaper than competitors.

Online data management is available starting with the Briefcase plan. The interface cannot be characterized as responsive: delays are noticeable to the eye, problematic dialog for downloading files (although a flash or java loader is available to choose from). It is possible to publish files or provide access to other users to control resources from open access a special section has been created. The music collection is managed through a separate manager and player - this is, perhaps, all that concerns working with multimedia.

The desktop application provides scheduled backup options. You can exclude certain types of data from the list of files to be copied. The widget informs you about the copying status and allows you to pause or limit the transfer speed. The app for Windows 8 is available in the store.

You can enable encryption during transfer in the LiveDrive widget settings, as well as when logging in to the server.

OziBox

The OziBox service evokes associations with [email protected]. These are the same free 100 GB and the absence of any information on tariffs. It’s surprising that there are no advertisements on the pages: apparently, the developers are thinking about a way to monetize. With all the uncertainty, mistrust arises: how much securely stored data on a service where there are no prices or other specifics, not to mention such an important aspect as security.

OziBox is met with a rather outdated interface, with periodic errors, lack of preview, and a not very convenient download window (when uploading folders, the same problem as on Yandex Disk). Although some minimal means for providing access to data are available. As a result, file management here is possible, but very difficult, but there is no need to talk about normal backup tools.

The desktop widget does not help the situation much, providing options for synchronizing the home directory and adjusting the transfer speed.

FilesAnywhere

FilesAnywhere is not one of those services that entice you with free features. 1 GB is given as a gift, 100 GB will cost $24.99/month (we are talking about the single-user Personal plan). The Professional edition has no traffic limits, user management and other features are available. However, backup functions are also provided in free version.

The web interface is notable for the fact that, in addition to sorting, searching and file operations, it displays data in the form of graphs and charts, grouped by date, size, type and other properties. To add files to the server, not only a downloader is provided, but also 6 alternative methods to choose from. If you select the Silverlight or Java Upload option, the 2 GB file limit for uploading disappears.

Also on FilesAnywhere there are many options for providing access to data: sending a link by email, direct file transfer, group access, and even sending a fax. In the History section, the history of file changes is available, with convenient search and filtration.

Important tools are collected in the Tools section. Reporting, grouping by tags and virtual folders are available here. Additional tools include file recovery, download time estimation, and document conversion.

FilesAnywhere uses 128/256-bit SSL and AES 256-bit encryption before uploading to the server.

There are many ways to create a backup copy of important files. For example, you can save the files to a USB drive or flash drive, burn them to a DVD, make a copy on an additional hard drive, or, ultimately, use one of the cloud services. The last option seems to be the most modern, because in this case you do not depend on the quality and reliability of the media, which means you can access files even in the event of unforeseen circumstances (fire, etc.)

But not all popular cloud storages are ideal for backing up large amounts of data. As a rule, free plans do not provide much space, and the price of paid plans most often depends on the amount of disk space offered. For example, Dropbox now offers 1000 GB for $99 per year, that is, $8.25 per month. But what if you need to save more than a terabyte? Google Drive has a plan that offers 20 TB for $199.99 per month. For most this will be a bit expensive.

Well, what if we go the other way? In this review, we'll look at three services that can help you create online backups of large amounts of data for relatively little money.

⇡ JustCloud - a cheap cloud with a catch

When you first get acquainted with JustCloud, it may seem that this cloud service for storage and synchronization is no different from dozens of others. What makes it stand out from its competitors is its very attractive price: 1 TB of data storage space can easily be obtained here for only $2.98 per month.

However, upon closer inspection, it turns out that JustCloud is not exactly who it says it is. In fact, the main functionality of the service comes down to backup, and not data synchronization (which, in principle, also suits us, so let’s move on).

After registration, the user receives only 1 GB of disk space for free to store files in the cloud. By participating in affiliate program, you can additionally receive 100 MB for each invited user, as well as for a post about JustCloud in in social networks. For using additional functions of the service (such as file sharing, installing mobile applications) bonuses of 50 MB are provided. In addition, the volume of available cloud will grow as JustCloud is used - by 1 GB monthly.

Once you download the JustCloud desktop app for Windows, Mac or Linux, you can select the folders to back up. The application itself offers to make a backup standard folders with photos, music, documents, desktop elements, but it is possible to select folders manually.

Data copying begins immediately after selecting settings. However, this is where the functionality of the desktop client is limited. There is no integrated file manager for working with data, and if you need to perform any operations with files or even just generate a public link to a file, you will have to use the web interface.

But the latter also does not shine with functionality. By logging into your account in the browser, you can see a list of files and folders, download files one by one, generate a public link to a file or folder, and view the history of file changes. It is impossible to get an archive with all the data uploaded to JustCloud here (which is somehow undignified for a backup service).

A little digging into the settings of the JustCloud desktop app reveals a task scheduler. The program can perform backups according to a user-specified schedule, starting it on certain days and temporarily not performing it on others. By default, the application searches for new and changed files every day at a certain time, but for the search to be performed hourly, you need to upgrade to a premium plan. You can disable automatic backup altogether and start the copying process manually.

One of the interesting features of the application is the use of the Volume Shadow Copy service, thanks to which even those files that are currently in use or to which access is restricted can be uploaded to the cloud. However, when this option is enabled, JustCloud consumes more random access memory and the speed of data copying decreases.

JustCloud can work not only with folders, but also with individual files. To upload files to the cloud, just drag them to the Drag & Drop tab of the desktop application. In addition, it is possible to limit file downloads by extension and size.

As mentioned above, JustCloud is a backup service, not a data synchronization service, although the latter function is also present here. Sync folders and backup folders are not the same thing. To synchronize data on a free account,… 15 MB are allocated. Yes, yes, exactly a megabyte, that is, several photos will fit. It is also interesting that even for premium users, increasing the size of the synchronized folder comes at an additional cost. That is, by purchasing a premium subscription, you simply get more space for backup, but not for synchronization. Additional features that are available for an additional fee also include storage of file versions for 30 days, storage of deleted files, support for network drives, hourly backups, and backup of video files. In short, the features that are usually offered within tariff plans(or even free on some services), here they are included in a separate price list. This explains the very low price of cloud storage.

Well, the marketing policy of the service deserves special attention. If you do not immediately buy a premium tariff, then the price for it begins to fall, gradually decreasing first by 20, then by 35 and finally by 70%.

In addition, free users are periodically attacked with letters containing “secret” links to pages from which they can buy a premium package with a maximum discount. All this is very reminiscent of crossed out price tags with initially inflated prices in stores, only JustCloud does not sell discounted T-shirts, but megabytes.

⇡ 4shared - file sharing service as storage for large files

For backing up large files to the cloud, file hosting services may be suitable, which recently are not as popular as they were 5-10 years ago. But despite the fact that they were partially supplanted by cloud storage, some file hosting services continue to live and develop.

For example, the 4shared service, operating since 2005, may be useful for those who would like to create a backup copy of media files on a remote server. The advantages of the service include a convenient client for downloading, the ability to stream music and video from the server (including on mobile devices), and the ability to download large files (up to 100 GB).

A free account allows you to download up to 15 GB of data (the maximum file size should not exceed 2 GB), but there is a download limit of no more than 3 GB per day. Uploaded files are saved on the server for 180 days from the last login date. account. For premium users, restrictions on the size of downloaded files are removed, the size of disk space is increased to 100 GB, and the storage time of files on the server is up to one year.

Files are uploaded via the web interface or using a proprietary file manager, which is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. You can upload files to the server by simply dragging and dropping them into your browser window (except Safari and Internet Explorer) or client, manage the folder structure on the server, delete, move, copy, rename files, and also play music and videos that are uploaded to the server in real time.

To play music uploaded to the server, it is also suggested mobile app 4shared music for Android. This is a player with the ability to search on 4shared, save tracks in playlists and stream playback.

4Shared has free support WebDav, thanks to which you can add files to the server using any WebDav client, for example free program CyberDuck. For premium users, in addition, it offers support for FTP and SFTP protocols for uploading files.

The desktop client provides the ability to limit download speed, use a proxy server for downloading, and perform predefined actions if a file with the same name is detected. And in order to download previously downloaded files or files from other 4shared users, you can use the desktop client. It configures the folder in which files are saved, sets the maximum download speed, and also determines the behavior of the program when it detects files with the same names. But the ability to use external download managers, as well as downloading a backup copy of your files in the form of a Zip archive, is available only to premium users.

Like any other file hosting service, 4shared offers simple ways sharing downloaded files with other people.

In particular, support for QR codes deserves attention. Each file is assigned a unique QR code, making files saved on 4shared easy to download from mobile devices. However, it is worth keeping in mind that within a free account it is impossible to create direct download links, and in order to download the file, you will have to watch ads.

In addition to files, you can also share folders on 4shared. Each of them can have its own access rights. In addition, it is possible to additionally protect public folders with a password.

⇡ Backblaze - unlimited backup for $5 per month

Don't think that the more cloud space you need, the more more money will have to post it. There are services that do not limit the amount of user data (no matter how incredible it may sound). Backblaze is one of them. For $5 per month, the user gets the opportunity to save as many files as he wants.

“Where’s the catch here?” - you might ask. The thing is that Backblaze does not synchronize data between devices, but only makes a backup copy on a remote server. Files can be viewed through the web interface if necessary and restored when necessary.

To work with the service, you need to download the desktop application (it is available for Windows and Mac). It will work in trial mode for 15 days. Unfortunately, the service does not have a free version, but perhaps it is thanks to this policy that developers can offer unlimited data backup volume for a fixed, low price.

Once installed, the Backblaze client automatically detects all local and external drives and begins the backup process. If your connection has limited bandwidth, you can pause the process for a while. However, in most cases, Backblaze does not interfere with your work on the Internet, since copying occurs in background. Creating the first backup can take quite a lot of time (even more than the two weeks allotted for the trial), but the main functions of the application, including recovery, work until the full backup is completed.

Once all the data is copied to the cloud, Backblaze constantly monitors which files change and replaces old versions with new ones. That is, incremental copying is used, so the operation of the application is even less noticeable than at the beginning of its use. Backblaze doesn't ignore deleted files either - if a file was deleted on local storage, it will be stored in the cloud and remain available for recovery for another 30 days. This is worth remembering if you decide to make a backup external storage. In order for a copy of the data to be successfully stored in the cloud, you need to connect a flash drive or USB drive to your computer at least once a month.

In most cases, Backblaze does not require additional settings and works quietly on its own. However, you can change some application settings if necessary. For example, if backup eats up most of the traffic, you can limit the download speed of data. In addition, it is possible to select the number of download streams. If Backblaze is running on a laptop, it may be useful to pause the application while the device is running on battery power.

By default, the program performs backups continuously, as files are changed and new ones are added. However, it is possible to limit Backblaze's operating hours by setting the start and end times of the process. Unfortunately, there is no flexible scheduler, so it is impossible to choose different working hours on weekends and weekdays, or turn off the program on some days. However, automatic backup can be disabled completely and the process can be started manually by clicking on the Backup Now button.

Although Backblaze can copy all the data stored on your drives, it doesn't make sense to save everything indiscriminately. By default, the program does not save a copy operating system, application installation folder, temporary internet files, ISO and DMG image files, VMC VHD VMSN virtual disks, SYS configuration and driver files, EXE applications, files created by Time Machine and Retrospect RDB. On the Exclusions tab, you can add any other exceptions or remove predefined ones. In addition, it is possible to limit the maximum file size that will be uploaded to the cloud.

The creators of Backblaze took a thorough approach to security issues - the program uses modern data encryption methods. All information transmitted to the cloud is encrypted on the user’s side with a strong AES algorithm. In other words, all data reaches the server in encrypted form. To decrypt, the user must provide an e-mail and password. If this level of security does not seem sufficient, an additional encryption key can be used. It is used to decrypt and recover data along with the address Email and password. This key is never stored on the server and cannot be recovered in any way. In other words, if the user forgets the key, it will be impossible to decrypt his data.

Backblaze offers several options for data recovery. The simplest and most accessible is creating an archive with selected files. To do this, you need to make a request through the web interface, and after a while you will receive a download link. The archive with files is stored on the server and is available for downloading for 7 days. In addition, you can order data recording to a flash drive (if its volume does not exceed 128 MB) or to a USB drive (no more than 3 TB).

The web interface can be used for more than just file recovery. Here you can see the history of previous restore requests, check the status of the backup, and view the latest downloaded files. There's also a Locate My Computer feature that can help you get your laptop back if you've lost it. Backblaze transmits information about the IP address, ISP, and recently downloaded files. Therefore, if a laptop falls into the hands of a not very experienced thief, then, having this information, it will not be difficult to return it. And the password for accessing Backblaze can always be changed through the web interface.

⇡ Conclusion

Data backup solutions have always been in demand. Over time, the principle of their operation changes (previously they copied data to DVDs and network drives, but now they upload it to the cloud), but the basic requirements that users place on them remain. As our small research has shown, inexpensive cloud storage, file-sharing services, and, of course, services created specifically for online backup can be suitable for creating a backup copy of files. But when choosing any of the options, you should first check for the availability of functions that are important to you. Let's say Backblaze has a lot of strengths, but it doesn't generate links for sharing files with other users.

The difference between a cloud backup and a classic local backup is that your backup is stored on remote servers, which in turn can be located anywhere in the world. This may be interesting if the necessary hardware resources are not available or if the organization’s internal security policy requires storing a backup copy in a geographically remote location in case of fire, flooding or other emergencies. This method is the most reliable, but has some peculiarities.

• Unlike local backup, in which the connection of storage devices and data transfer occurs via high-speed channels such as USB (up to 5 Gbit/s), Ethernet (up to 10 Gbit/s), Fiber Channel (up to 8 Gbit/s) or SAS (up to 6 Gbit/s), the speed of backup and recovery from the cloud is limited by the Internet channel and the bandwidth of the storage itself.
• Cloud storage can be used as primary or secondary storage backup copies. Often, the cloud is considered as second-tier storage (for replicating backups) or an archive for long-term storage (for replacing tape devices).
• To backup and restore data from cloud storage A backup system is needed that will ensure the search and recovery of the necessary information, as well as the security of data transmission and storage.
• The backup system server can be local or cloud. Using a server in the cloud imposes restrictions on information security, because The data transmission channel requires additional protection.
• When choosing the type of backup storage (local or in the cloud), you need to calculate and take into account RTO (Recovery Time Tolerance) and RPO (Data Loss Tolerance).

BACKUP TO PUBLIC CLOUDS

Almost all modern corporate backup systems by default already have built-in functionality (connector plugin) for backup to public clouds. For example, Backup Exec, Commvault, Networker, Veeam support public clouds (storage) from Amazon, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and others. If you already have a backup system, then all you need to do is register on the site (trial period) and activate storage in the system. The cost of using services starts from $2.5 per terabyte per month, which is significantly lower compared to local data centers. As an example, let's look at the capabilities of one of the most popular object storages, Amazon S3.

Storage of backups in the Amazon S3 cloud

Amazon S3 has four main types of storage that differ in purpose and cost.

BACKUP EXEC: SETTING UP A BACKUP TO THE AMAZON CLOUD

Built-in Backup Exec connectors make setup easy and simple secure connection to Amazon cloud storage. The system allows you to work with storage in three modes:

• direct backup to the cloud
• replication (duplication) of a previously saved backup copy on disk
• archiving legacy backups for long-term storage

Copying data from the Backup Exec server to cloud storage is protected using SSL encryption. To connect cloud storage, you must perform the following steps:

Storing backups in the cloud allows you to configure additional settings:

• Cloud backup retention period
• Protection against changes or deletion
• Duplicate to another storage
• Access rights management

CLOUD BACKUP SERVICES

Cloud backup is a comprehensive service that includes rental of storage and backup systems. To connect, you need to install an agent (client) on the protected server or workstation and connect this agent (client) with the backup server, as well as configure policies. The cost of such a solution is calculated based on the volume of data and the number of protected devices. This method has a number of difficulties in ensuring reliability, since data transfer between the server and the client does not have built-in protection, as well as remote recovery client systems over the network.

BACKUP SETTINGS

The “backup window” is a period of time during which you can perform a backup without any special consequences on work processes and network loads. In the basic version, backup is performed at night (not working hours), i.e. this is 8-10 hours, during which you can make both full and incremental backups. Depending on the organization and its business processes, the backup window can be hours, minutes, or even seconds for 24/7 systems that cannot be stopped. Thus, before choosing a local or cloud backup, knowing your volumes and network bandwidth, it is not difficult to calculate the required backup window time. The backup window can be significantly reduced by properly configuring the backup plan and using additional features such as deduplication, incremental and differential backups. This functionality is supported by all modern corporate backup systems: Acronis Backup, Commvault, Backup Exec, NetBackup, Veeam. These and other techniques can be used to fine-tune your local or cloud backup strategy.

Regardless of the option you choose, please be aware of the security and confidentiality of the information you entrust and review the service level agreement and service guarantees.

Backup to Mail.Ru cloud provides free access to data backups via the Internet. The Handy Backup program can be used to automatically backup the Mail.Ru cloud both as storage and as a data source.

Backup technique on Mail.Ru

For backup to the mail.ru cloud, a WebDAV connection is used WebDAV plugin(included in all versions of Handy Backup). This plugin only works with paid Mail.ru accounts.

To backup free Mail.ru accounts, you can also use Computer plugin, a local mail.ru folder and a synchronization utility for reading data from the mail.ru cloud and sending a backup copy to another cloud.

Advantages of using Handy Backup for Mail.Ru backup

Work on a flexible schedule

You can configure a backup task on Mail.Ru to run at an exact time, with repetition in the interval from several minutes to several months, and also associate the launch of the task with an event (for example, logging into the system or automatic backup when connecting an external drive to the PC).

Free access and recovery of data

By default, Handy Backup stores your mail.ru backup data in its original data formats. You can manually view, modify, and even restore individual files and directories without having to undertake a full data recovery task.

Data protection during transit and storage

As an alternative to free access, Handy Backup offers built-in compression and encryption of data sent to the Mail.Ru cloud backup. Using these features, you can both increase data security and reduce traffic.

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How to make a backup via the Mail.ru WebDAV interface with Handy Backup?

In the instructions below, we will create the “Mail.Ru Backup” task (of course, your real tasks may be called differently).

1. Open Handy Backup, create a new task using the menu or button on the panel.
2. Select the backup task in Step 1 and the required data in Step 2.
3. In step 3, select from available data stores WebDAV plugin
4. Create a new connection to the Mail cloud WebDAV by clicking "Create connection...".

1. In the connection creation dialog, fill in all the necessary parameters for WebDAV Mail.ru:

• Server name: webdav.cloud.mail.ru
• Port: 443
• User: your email address mail.ru
• Password: your password for the mail.ru service

Important: Handy Backup also works with other cloud services, including backup to Google Drive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, Yandex Drive, OneDrive. For these clouds, specialized plugins are used instead of Computer.

Data backup from Mail cloud via WebDAV

To make a copy of the contents of your Mail.ru account, select the WebDAV plugin in Step 2 in the Cloud group.

How to backup the Mail.ru cloud using the Computer plugin with Handy Backup?

The Handy Backup program allows you to create a backup copy of data from the mail.ru cloud through the Computer plugin and a synchronized folder on the local machine.

Select Computer plugin in Step 2 or 3 as a data source or storage, and in the plugin window specify the Mail.ru folder in the user's local directory.

Backup to the Mail.ru cloud via the Disk-O application

Attention! Despite the fact that you work with the data as the contents of a local disk, to backup Mail.ru using the Disk-O application you will need a working connection to the Internet!

The Disk-O program is a popular application that turns your cloud accounts into virtual disks connected to the system. If you have this application installed, you can use it to backup to the Mail.ru cloud via the Computer plugin:

1. Create a new data backup task. In Step 2, select the backup data.
2. In Step 3, select the Computer plugin. Expand the disk with "Mail.ru Cloud" in the location selection window. Specify the folder in which you will save the backup copy on Mail.ru.

1. Click OK. Continue creating the task as described in

Cloud Backup (BaaS) is a cloud data backup service based on one of the market leading solutions - Veeam Backup & Replication with Cloud Connect technology. The service allows you to backup any physical or virtual servers and save backup copies in the LanCloud cloud. Backups will be located outside your office in a reliable data center certified by TIER-III Facility & Operation. The built-in backup encryption function on the client side allows you to be 100% confident in the confidentiality of information transmitted to the cloud.

Cloud Backup allows you to restore both individual files and entire physical or virtual servers, including the state of the operating system. In addition, the service supports backup and granular recovery of applications such as Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, SQL Server and Oracle. In particular, it is possible to restore individual users A.D. mailboxes and individual Exchange emails, individual SharePoint items, database transaction logs on certain moment time. Restoration can be done either to the original location or to an alternative location.

Key benefits of LanCloud Cloud Backup:

• Backup of physical servers under Windows control or Linux with the possibility of full recovery to another hardware or virtual environment
• Backup any Hyper-V or VMware virtual servers with the ability to fully restore the state virtual machine or individual files
• Granular application recovery: Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, SQL Server and Oracle with the ability to recover individual objects and databases
• Ability to encrypt data on the client side before transfer to the cloud
• Storage of backup copies outside the office in a reliable TIER-III Facility & Operation data center.
• Ability to restore backups to the LanCloud cloud in the event of a complete failure of the local infrastructure
• One of the most favorable prices on the market for data volume - 1 rub./month. for 1 GB
• The first month of using the service is free.

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