New Module Name

The Data Backup module has been renamed from its original name, Online Backup.

Compatibility

Data Backup v2.0 requires VSA v6.2 or v6.3.

Private Storage Servers

Any Windows agent machine can now be designated a private storage server for storing backups using a new Private Storage page. The private storage server does not have to be on the same local network as the machine being backed up. You only need to specify a DNS name or IP address, port number, and local drive and folder path.

• Private storage servers require a Kaseya agent. There are no other associated licensing fees.
• There is no file size limit for storage.
• Supported operating systems for private storage servers include Microsoft Windows XP, 2003, 2003 R2, Vista, 2008, 2008 R2, 7
• A private storage server can specify a local drive or a UNC path to external storage such as a NAS device.
• You do not have to install Data Backup on the machine designated as the private storage server.

Kaseya Cloud Storage

A new Kaseya Cloud Storage page has been added. This enables Amazon S3 cloud storage, either on a trial basis or as a billable service. If enabled, Amazon S3 cloud storage displays as an available storage server on the Schedule page.

Schedule

Use the Schedule page to specify the storage server each machine uses for backups.

Overview

A new Overview page displays storage statistics, grouped by private storage server first, then by each machine ID. These statistics include the number of files stored and the original and compressed size of files being stored.

Summary

The existing Summary page displays storage statistics for each machine ID being backed up. Three new columns have been added to the Summary page.

• Storage Server - The storage server used by a machine ID for backups.
• Efficiency Factor - The ratio of the original backup size to the compressed backup size, expressed as a multiple.
• Restore Rate - The average rate backups were restored using this storage server.