PC Backup Software: Which one's the right one? (Part II)
PC Backup Software: Which one's the right one
? (Part II)
The ideal PC Backup Software is designed keeping in mind remote or mobile laptop users. The product should be able to deliver high performance and security while backing up over VPN or even unprotected WAN.
Powerful WAN optimization helps boost the speed of backup over a weak link for remote users. Such a feature detects the network type and automatically manipulates packet sizes and level of parallelism to achieve optimal backup performance.
The administrator should also be able to set fixed (value-based) or variable (percentage-based) restrictions on bandwidth for connecting laptops, so that the rules can be made to vary depending upon the connecting network.
But the must-have in PC Backup Software is always Data Deduplication. This process saves "only a single copy" of content duplicated across users. This delivers 90% reduction in bandwidth and storage, making the solution highly scalable.
For the administrator to have complete control on what gets backed up, centralized backup policy management is also essential. The administrator should be able to view, guide and control granular PC backup policies. He/she should get statistics for the entire installation, and if needed, remotely monitor progress for every user.
Centralized backup consoles also offer a system health check and highly configurable reporting. The administrator can choose to get instant email notification on important system alerts and notifications.
But the deciding factor is always security. The most secure backup solution ensures this via client-triggered backup architecture and strong 256 bit network and storage encryption.
This product is called Druva inSync. Get a free trial today at http://www.druva.com/insync/pc-backup