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First
Full Backup
Everything pre-existing in the targeted directories is backed
up during the first, ‘full’ backup Depending up
on the amount of data to be backed up and the available Internet
connection, this may take a considerable amount of time.
Daily Scheduled backups
After the initial backup PCFort will only backup new and
changed data. If you have a considerable amount of data to
secure, like daily email system backup, you can choose to
use the ‘backup window’ feature, which will ‘turn
off’ the backup process during your working day.
What is the backup window?
As the backup process can take processing power it may be
desirable to have backups occur outside of the hours of normal
computer use. You can set the backup start time and a ‘backup
window,’ after which the software will enter a ‘sleep’
mode until the window opens again.
What if the amount of data to be backed
up exceeds the daily backup window?
PCFort will backup all the files in the buffer zone when the
backup window closes. It will then pick up the backup at the
next queued file when the window opens again. You will be
notified if the backup requirement exceeds the available window
on the daily backup report.
What happens if my Internet connection
goes down during a backup?
If your Internet connection dies during a backup PCFort will
wait until the connection is restored and complete the transmission
of the file in transit. You are assured of a secure backup
as two separate data checks take place before a file is classed
as properly backed up.
Do I have to start the nightly backups
myself?
The backups take place automatically according to the schedule
you create. We recommend scheduling a backup every day, so
that PCFort will check for new or changed files.
Can I stop a backup?
You can stop a backup at any time by pressing the stop button.
The software will complete the transmission of the file currently
in the buffer before stopping the process, so please be patient
as this may take a few moments.
How do I check my backups?
Every day you will receive an email with a link to your backup
log. Clicking on the backup log link will display the statistical
data about your backups and what is currently stored in your
archive.
Are my files kept forever?
PCFort is a professional service. You choose to delete files
when they are no longer of use to you. You have the option
of removing files from the backup server that no longer exist
on your local computer, but that is a user initiated process.
Will PCFort keep more than one copy of
files that change?
PCFort will retain up to 3 versions of files that change.
It will not retain extraneous versions of the same file. Every
day that a file is changed will count as a changed file. When
a forth version is logged for archiving, it is secured and
then the oldest copy is deleted from the back up.
Is the data compressed?
The PCFort software will compress files before transmission.
WIndows XP customers should make sure that the operating system
is set to NOT compress files. This will allow PCFort to handle
the compression in the most efficient way possible. |
