Comparison between IBackup Professional and IBackup Services


Ease of Use / Accessibility
Bandwidth throttling Optimizes bandwidth usage for backups to allow other internet-based application to function smoothly.

Firewall and proxy friendly Works behind most firewalls; compatible with proxy servers like HTTP / CERN.

Quick Search Locate backed up data easily and restore to your local computer.

Custom backup scheduling Set day, time and notification options.

Schedule multiple backup jobs Create multiple backup jobs and schedule the same as convenient.

Destination directory option for retrievals Restore data to any folder on your local computer.

24 x 7 data access Access, manage and restore your data via any browser.

Multiple modes of access to your data Via Windows Explorer Network Drive, WebFolders.

Features / Performance
Incremental backup Only modified portions of your files are backed up after full initial backup.	Fast	Fast

Online database backup Backup and restore of your MS SQL and MS Exchange server.	Not supported for Oracle server databases

System state backup Backup of all your system components.

Mapped drive backup Data backup from the mapped drive even in the system log-off mode.

Open file backup Reliable backups of open / locked files like Outlook files (.pst), QuickBooks, MS-Excel and so on.

Data retention View and restore older copies of your file and folders.	(Upto 30 previous file versions)	(Upto 10 previous date based Snapshots)

Automatic Backup Hands-free backup of commonly used applications types / data.

Multiple PC Backup Backup data from multiple computers to a single account.
Security
Mirroring of data across geographically apart data centers *

Encryption on transfer 128-bit SSL encryption on data transfer.

Encryption on storage 256-bit AES encryption on data storage.		Optional 256-bit proprietary encryption

Private Encryption Key Used to encrypt and decrypt your data; known only to you.
Sharing/ Collaboration
Share file and folders Allow access to files and folders in your online account by creating share links.

Sub-Accounts / Additional Accounts Create and manage multiple accounts from a single administrative login.

Complete control over shared files and folders Read, write and password protect files.

Backup/ Retrieval Status Reporting
Desktop and email notification Receive intimation on the status of your backup jobs.

Log reports View logs of backup / restore / delete operations from the application and website.

Compliance
Compliance assistance (HIPAA - GLBA - SEC / NASD - SOX) Assists businesses in the medical / legal / financial domains meet federal mandates laid down by their industry.
Operating system compatibility
Windows Vista (Ultimate / Home Premium / Business)

Windows 2003 server

Windows XP (Professional / Home)

Windows 2000 / NT

Windows Me

Mac OS

Linux

*This is an optional feature involving additional charges. Write to us at support@ibackup.com to seek a quote on across the data center mirroring in addition to local data backup.