Does US DataVault perform incremental backups?
Yes, after the first complete backup, US DataVault will only backup the changed
delta blocks of a changed file instead of re-backing up the entire file. This
tremendously speeds up the backup process, reduces storage, and reduces
bandwidth.
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Does US DataVault
offer encryption and compression?
Yes, all data is encrypted and compressed before it leaves a computer. A built
in advanced compression option, block level de-duplication, is also included in
the US DataVault client.
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What is de-duplication?
De-duplication,
also known as common file elimination, is the process of comparing blocks of
one file to the other blocks on the US DataVault server and only re-backing up
blocks that aren’t already on the server. So, for example if you have 100
machines that are backing up calculator.exe (which has lets say 2 blocks), only
the first machine will backup that file with the 99 others simply skipping the
2 blocks due to them already residing on the US DataVault server.
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What happens if I
have a large sum of initial data to move offsite?
This is not a problem. US DataVault allows the US DataVault client to make an
initial backup to local disk for later physical transportation to the offsite
US DataVault server.
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Are my backups going
to be fast?
Yes! Backups are multi threaded; use de-duplication, and compression to make
your backups as quick as possible. In the case of extremely large backups, your
backup can be spanned over several days only running for any amount of hours
per day.
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Are my restores going
to be fast?
Yes! Restores are handled very efficiently as the system is database driven.
Select only certain data to restore or all data across your network in a single
restore operation.
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Does US DataVault
work with a dial up connection?
Even though it is not recommended, US DataVault does work with a dial up
connection.
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Does
US DataVault support Windows
Vista
?
Yes, US DataVault supports Win 2000 +, including
Vista
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How does the
US
DataVault client
update process work?
When there is an update, the US DataVault server administrator applies the hot
fix to the US DataVault server which will then auto update all its associated
clients. There is no need to issue updates to clients that connect to the US
DataVault server manually.
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What
if my Internet connection goes out during a backup?
Not a problem. The US DataVault client will automatically try to reconnect
until the Internet connection is restored or as specified by the client.
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Can US DataVault
backup MAC, Linux and UNIX?
Yes, US DataVault can backup MAC, Linux and UNIX if the US DataVault client is
installed on a Windows O/S. This is accomplished through FTP, FTPS, SFTP, or
Samba.
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Does US DataVault
support N+1 configurations for larger setups?
Yes, US DataVault offers a distribution server which will automatically pick
the least busy backup server.
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Does US DataVault backup MSSQL?
Yes, US DataVault has the ability to backup hot MSSQL databases.
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Does US DataVault backup MS Exchange?
Yes, US DataVault supports both full and mailbox hot backups.
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Does US DataVault support backing up open files such as
in-use PST files (Outlook)?
Yes, US DataVault's Open File Manager (OFM) supports the backup of open, locked and in-use files.
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Does US
DataVault have the ability to manage multiple machines through one screen?
Yes, the US DataVault client supports the ability to manage multiple machines
on the same network through an advanced file tree that spans your entire
network.
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Does US DataVault
require that you install a separate agent on each networked machine?
No. US DataVault was built as no-agent based system where all backups for a
network can be performed from one screen.
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Does US
DataVault support backing up remote office/branch offices?
Yes, the US DataVault name stands for Remote Office, Branch Office Backup.
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Is the
US
DataVault software
built for corporate users or managed service providers?
Both! The US DataVault software was built from the ground up to include both a
corporate and managed service provider management utility, which makes
operating the system a breeze.
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Does
the
US
DataVault software
including billing abilities for the use of managed service providers?
Yes, the US DataVault "Operator Control Panel" has the ability to provide full billing support available for managed service providers only. This is a separately contracted service.
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What
kind of hardware does the
US
DataVault system
require?
This really depends on how many users and servers you want the system to support. Under most cases, a machine running Windows 2003 or any of our supported platforms would be more than adequate. For
more details, you can contact sales@usdatavault.com or techsupport@usdatavault.com.
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