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Professional backup software

Professional backup software

By Charlotte Goyard

Published: 12 November 2024

Much more advanced than free backup software, professional backup software offers you real possibilities for configuring your backup, keeping track of the changes you've made and preserving a complete image of your disk. Here's a look at the features available with professional backup software!

Basic features

These are the same features offered by free backup software. Each function is described in detail in a separate article, so we'll just give you a brief list here:

  • ZIP compression,
  • incremental backup
  • differential backup,
  • automatic backup,
  • Windows system backup.

Essential features not available in free backup software

  • File synchronisation: Very practical, even essential, if you work on a network or with several colleagues. There's nothing more annoying than working on a document that hasn't been updated or isn't the latest version. You'll then have to make the changes manually. This is why professional backup software makes changes to content on all storage spaces.
  • The image of your disk: Professional backup software will make an exact copy of the state of your disk and create an archive so that you can keep track of it. You can track changes by selecting a specific date. This is a highly reliable backup copy.
  • Tape backup: No need for human intervention. Backups are made on a tape whose cassette is changed by a backup robot. Previously, the IT system administrator was responsible for changing the cassette. In other words, they often forgot. With backup software, there's no need to make any changes.
  • Online backup (cloud): Accessible 24 hours a day wherever you are, as long as you have an Internet connection, online backup is very practical for businesses. What's more, data recovery is much faster with this solution.
  • Database backup: Customer files, invoices, company lists - you can keep all your databases safe and avoid losing valuable information for your business.
  • Encryption: Don't overlook this feature! Encrypting your information is a must. Imagine if it were hacked or leaked by a dishonest person. You'd be in real trouble. So you need to make sure that your backup software provides optimum security for your computer data. The problem with free backup software is that they make no commitment to guaranteeing this security.

The benefits

This type of professional backup software is highly mobile . With constant access to your information, there's no need to carry out tedious operations to restore a faulty file or find a folder deleted by mistake.
They are also suitable for a variety of media and are not limited to use with the Windows operating system.
By guaranteeing real security for your data, you can also enjoy greater peace of mind on a day-to-day basis.

The disadvantages

The confidentiality of your data is not guaranteed for services in the USA. Legally speaking, there is a real nebula surrounding this issue, and companies are asking a lot of questions about the security of their data placed in the Cloud.

Some backup software

NeoBe

  • Suitable for use with Windows and Mac OS X.
  • Storage capacity from 5GB to 5TB, enough to efficiently store all your company's data.
  • Optimum security for your information
  • Unlimited web access 24 hours a day
  • Technical support by telephone or e-mail
  • Guaranteed return of all your data
  • Low-cost subscription from €15/month excluding VAT
  • No commissioning time
  • Version control. This means you can retrieve any changes made to a file or folder on a given date.
  • Try it for free for 30 days, with 20 GB at your disposal.

Oxibox

  • We like Oxibox because it's 100% French backup software and it's ideal for SMEs.
  • It guarantees to return your information to you within 72 hours.
  • You don't have to do a thing. The technical teams take care of the entire deployment of the backup software so that it adapts perfectly to your needs.
  • High storage capacity ranging from 1 to 90 TB.
  • Fireproof and anti-theft storage hardware to withstand industrial disasters or intrusions.
  • You can also test it for 30 days before taking out a subscription.

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  • Perfect for protecting the data of your VSE, SME or SMI.
  • A subscription with a sliding scale of prices depending on the volume you wish to purchase. Professional subscriptions start at between €0.70 and €2.50 ex VAT per GB per month.
  • Real-time backup with no risk of data loss.
  • Advanced encryption ensures your data is completely secure.
  • Test the backup software for 30 days before choosing the subscription that's right for you.

Professional backup software has essential functions for backing up the wide range of information linked to your business.

They guarantee that your company's memory and experience will live on.

What's more, they offer ongoing support and a high-performance service to ensure that data backup and recovery are a success.

Article translated from French