![]() ![]() This tutorial demonstrates how to use a combination of Backblaze B2 and dedicated server backup software to backup a Windows Server to Backblaze B2, to automatically protects your entire server, and – more importantly – to restore your entire server in case of disaster.įurther down the line, we’ll cover how to setup a hybrid backup, so that you both backup your server to Backblaze, and also stored a copy on your local storage – thus complying with the 3-2-1 rule of data protection (at least 3 copies, in at least 2 locations, with at least 1 off-site). Now, let’s use that as a foundation for a bulletproof server backup. Of course, in itself, B2 is not a backup solution it is a Cloud storage platform. While B2 implements essentially the same API as Amazon S3, its main advantage is that B2 is significantly cheaper. With B2, Backblaze finally opens up its backend storage for bulk use, Amazon-style. Backblaze itself is, of course, is one of the more popular Cloud backup options. Not just files – we are talking about being able to recover the entire server, including installed software, its settings, profiles, accounts, shares and data.īackblaze B2 is a relatively new option on the Cloud storage market. In this article, we’ll learn how to set up a full backup of your entire server to Backblaze B2 Cloud storage. Need a solid backup for your Server 2019, 2016, 2012 or 2008 R2?īackblaze B2, combined with solid client-side software, is a great way to cover your bases and be able to recover everything in case of a disaster. Update: macworld has a detailed comparison of online backup services (including backblaze) here.How to backup a Windows Server to Backblaze B2, including applications, DBs, settings, profiles and all files equally impressive, they were very honest about the limitations they had to implement in order to make backblaze as simple to use as possible – thus at the time they had no plans yet for “advanced users” (myself… 0) featurese such as selective backups. We had some email correspondence with their support team which was very responsive & helpful… at least during the private beta phase. depending on your data volume you need unlimited bandwidth – which is rather expensive in some countries ![]() ![]() currently there is no user control of what gets backed up – on the first run backblaze backs up all your data plus all connected external disks at the time of installing backblaze, with some exceptions.Ģ. Sounds simple, is simple and very intuitive… unfortunately, however there also some downsides:ġ. Restoring is as simple, and can be done either via a very intuitive webinterface for free or if you have a catastrophic harddrive failure they also offer to burn and send DVD’s or alternatively an external USB harddrive for a some reasonable fee. according to backblaze’s website all data is stored safely and encrypted before it gets uploaded, so your data should be safe and sound. setup is as simple as running an installer which installs a preference pane and prompts you for your account details, after that backblaze goes to work and starts backing up automatically. Backblaze is an extremely easy and inexpensive (USD 5 per month) way to backup all your data online, i.e. ![]()
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