OneWorld Backup - Support - FAQs
Does OneWorld Backup perform incremental backups?
Yes, after the first complete backup, OneWorld Backup will only backup the changed delta blocks of a file instead of re-backing up the entire file. This means your backups are faster, use less storage space, and generate less network traffic.
Does OneWorld Backup offer encryption and compression?
Yes, all data is encrypted and compressed using Blowfish 64 bit or 256 AES encryption before it leaves your computer. A built in advanced compression option, block level de-duplication, is also included in the OneWorld Backup client.
What is de-duplication and why is it so important?
De-duplication, also known as common file elimination, is the process of comparing blocks of one file to the other already existent blocks and only re-backing up blocks that aren’t already present. So, for example if you have 100 machines that are backing up calculator.exe (file size of 2 blocks), only the first machine will backup that file with the 99 others simply skipping those two blocks since they already exist on the OneWorld Backup server. This means your backups are faster, generate less network traffic and require less storage space.
What happens if I have a large sum of initial data to move offsite?
No problem! OneWorld Backup allows the OneWorld Backup client to make an initial backup to local disk for later physical transportation to the offsite OneWorld Backup server. Depending on your storage requirements, we offer USB and NAS storage devices for the initial large data transfer and will assist you every step of the way in the preparation and transportation of your initial backup.
Are my backups going to be fast?
Yes! OneWorld Backup software uses advanced features such de-duplication and compression to make your backups as quick as possible. You won’t even notice the backups running on your network because they use very few system resources and complete very quickly.
Are my restores going to be fast?
Yes! Restores are handled very efficiently as the system is database driven. You can choose to restore only certain data, or all data across your network in a single restore operation.
Does OneWorld Backup support Windows Vista?
Yes, OneWorld Backup supports Windows 2000 +, including Vista
How does the OneWorld Backup client update process work?
When there is an update, the OneWorld Backup server administrator applies the hot fix to the OneWorld Backup server which will then auto update all its associated clients. There is no need to issue updates to clients that connect to the OneWorld Backup server manually.
What if my Internet connection goes out during a backup?
In the event of a disruption during the backup, the OneWorld Backup software will automatically try to reconnect until the Internet connection is restored or as specified by the client. Once the connection is restored, your backup will resume from the point where it was interrupted.
Can OneWorld Backup backup MAC, Linux and Unix?
Yes, OneWorld Backup can backup MAC, Linux and Unix if the OneWorld Backup client is installed on a Windows O/S. This is accomplished through FTP, FTPS, SFTP, or Samba.
Does OneWorld Backup backup MSSQL?
Yes, OneWorld Backup has the ability to backup hot MSSQL databases agentlessly.
Does OneWorld Backup backup MS Exchange?
Yes, OneWorld Backup supports both full and mailbox hot backups agentlessly.
Does OneWorld Backup support backing up open files such as in-use PST files (Outlook)?
Yes, OneWorld Backup’s FM supports backing up open, locked and in-use files.
Does OneWorld Backup have the ability to manage multiple machines through one screen?
Yes, the OneWorld Backup client supports the ability to manage multiple machines on the same network through an advanced file tree that spans your entire network.
Does OneWorld Backup require that you install a separate agent on each networked machine?
No. OneWorld Backup was built as agent-less system so that all backups for a network can be performed from one screen.