Like its predecessor, Ocster Backup Pro 7 continues the focus on being a fully automatic and easy to use backup solution, while at the same time improving in lots of areas. For example, Ocster Backup
Pro 6 amazes with an up to 600% faster
backup speed* compared to the previous version. In addition, new features like 1
to 1 File Copy, i.e. simple mirroring of files to other media without packing in
archives, backup of Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox bookmarks, backup of
the Windows contacts in Windows 7 and Vista and the ability for backing up
emails and calendars from Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird impressively
extend the feature set in Ocster Backup Pro 7.
Key Features:
Fully Automatic:
Creates fully automatic backups of your data
Easy to use
Fast backup speed
Includes
alternative backup format: 1 : 1 File Copy - simple mirroring of files to other
media
Internet Explorer
bookmarks
Mozilla Firefox:
Backs up bookmarks, settings and add-ons
Mozilla
Thunderbird: Backup emails, calenders, settings and add-ons
Windows
contacts: Backup the Windows Contacts folder.
"New Backup-Rules"
More choice with extended filtering capabilities
Versioning: Easily
access and restore different older versions of your files.
Automatic Pausing:
Backups are done in the background and are automatically paused to prevent them
from slowing down other programs. Various system characteristics are monitored,
e.g. CPU usage, I/O usage, fullscreen applications, etc.
Outlook/Thunderbird Support: Back up your Microsoft Outlook/Thunderbird emails
and calendars with a single mouse click.
Stop & Resume:
Backups can be stopped and resumed. This is handy when the computer needs to be
shut down, for example.
Backup Reports:
Detailed backup reports can be generated each time the backup is updated. The
contents of the reports can be configured.
Backup Report
Emails: Backup reports can be automatically sent to an email address. That way
you can be up-to-date on the state of your backups even when you are on a
business trip or if the computer is simply a server in your attic.
Network
support: Files and folders on network drives can also be backed up. The
backup data can also be stored on network drives if that is desired.
Encryption:
Backups are strongly encrypted and protected with a user password. The
encryption algorithm can be configured, if that is desired.
Compression:
Backups are compressed intelligently to save space. Different compression types
are available: from fast ones with moderate compression to slower ones with
excellent compression.
Scheduled: Backups
can be started either automatically at scheduled times or manually by clicking a
button.
Storage Types:
Backups can be stored on hard disk, USB sticks, network drives and Ocster Secure
Storage.
Supports Ocster
Secure Storage:
Stores the files
in professional data centers
Much safer than
using hard disks or USB sticks
The backups are
protected against fire, water damage, lightning, theft, hurricanes, ...
Multiple copies
are kept in different locations
The data is
transmitted to the data centers via a highly secured internet channel
Available for a
small subscription fee.
Incremental
backup: after an initial full backup only the changes to the previous state are
stored. This saves space and reduces transfer times.
Open File Support:
Files and folders that are in use can be backed up as well.
Hard Link and
Symbolic Link Support: Hard links and symbolic links can be backed up and are
properly restored as hard links and symbolic links.
Special Files:
Compressed, encrypted and sparse files can also be backed up.
Encryption
Algorithms: Backup can be encrypted the following algithms: AES 256 Bit, AES 128
Bit, BlowFish, Cast-128
Compression
Algorithms: The software supports the following compression types: ZLib, LZMA
Quick, LZMA Normal, LZMA Best
Small File
Optimization: Through smart uses of compression the software can achieve high
compression rates, even with many small files.
