User Guide
Latest Version: 1.2, Rev.2
Last Updated: 16 August, 2009 5:00 PM IST
Contents Pages
1. Introduction . 3
1.1 How does it work? 3
1.2 Who might benefit from it? .. 3
1.3 Key Features . 4
1.4 Hardware and Software Requirements 5
1.5 Pricing & Licensing .. 5
2. Installation .. . 6
2.1 Software Download .. 6
2.2 Software Installation .. . 6
2.3 Software Configuration .. 6
3. Backup Operation . .. 7
3.1 Creating Backup Set .. .. 7
3.2 Setting up a Backup Schedule . . 9
3.3 Backup Settings .. 9
3.4 Doing Backup . .. .. 10
3.5 Viewing Backup Logs . .. . 11
4. Restore Operation . . . 12
4.1 Creating Restore Set . . 12
4.2 Restore Settings .. . 13
4.3 Doing Restore .... 14
4.4 Viewing Restore Logs .. .... 14
4.5 Restore Set Download .. .. 15
5. Optional Features .... 16
5.1 Incremental Backup . . 16
5.2 Encrypted Backup . . 16
5.3 Compressed Backup .. .... 18
6. Help .. ... 19
6.1 Forum . 19
6.2 Email Us . .. 19
1. Introduction
Remote Backup and Restore Tool is a simple but powerful
tool to automatically schedule your backups and do the restoration on demand.
This Free software offers all the state of the art features available in
commercial backup software.
1.1 How does it work?
1.2 How can I use it?
You can use this application to schedule daily/weekly backups of your important files to any of your FTP Accounts. Thus you can have a peace of mind that in case there is any data corruption / damage on your local computer, you can restore all the required data just by click of single button.
If you are moving to some other computer, you can simply backup your data from your old computer and restore on your new computer using Remote Backup Restore Software.
You can even Encrypt and Compress your data thus increasing security and efficiency of the backup.
1.3 Key Features
Unlimited Backup and Restore Operations
You can do unlimited Remote Backup and Restore operations from this application. There is no limitation or expiry of any of features ever.
Simple Schedule Manager
You can schedule your backups using a simple schedule manager in which you can specify the Backup Frequency and the Start time.
On Demand / Emergency Backup
Irrespective of Schedule, you can force program to start backup immediately.
Real Time Backup and Restore Progress Indicators
You will be able to see the Backup and Restore progress in real-time progress bar.
Multiple Threads support for Fast Performance
Remote Backup Restore supports unlimited no of threads which can increase the backup/restore speed many folds.
256 bit Encryption
Remote Backup Restore supports 256 bit Encryption so that you can rest assured that your backups are safe even in case of data theft.
Incremental Backup
Remote Backup Restore supports Incremental Backup so that only the New and Changed files got backed up thus increasing the speed and efficiency of backup while decreasing storage space requirements.
Compressed Backup
Remote Backup Restore supports creation of Compressed Archives (Zip files) to achieve the maximum storage space conservation.
Use with any FTP Server
Remote Backup Restore doesnt limit you to use any particular FTP Server; you just can use any FTP server to store your backups.
Automatic Updates
Remote Backup Restore will update itself whenever a new update is available so that any bugs / new features / security enhancements can be taken care of automatically.
1.4 Hardware and Software Requirements
Remote Backup Restore Application:
· Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7
Firewall Configuration: Configure your Firewall to allow Internet access for RemoteBackupRestore.exe file in your installation directory.
Any Proxy Configuration: None because Desktop Application uses Pre-configured Proxy Information from Internet Explorer settings.
1.5 Pricing & Licensing
Remote Backup Restore is free software: you can redistribute
it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser Public License as
published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at
your option) any later version.
Remote Backup Restore is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU Lesser Public License for more
details.
Pricing
FREE: You can use this software free without any charges.
2. Installation
Installation process involves downloading windows compatible installer, running it on your computer to install the program and finally configuring the server parameters.
2.1 Downloading the Software:
· Please click here to download or copy paste the below URL in your browser
http://www.sangra.net/download.php?action=download&file=RemoteBackupRestoreSetup.exe
2.2 Installing the Software:
After download is complete, just run the downloaded program. After agreeing to the Software License Terms, it will ask for Installation Directory and Desktop Icon option etc. After installation, it will auto run and brings you to the Server Configuration Screen (see Section 3.3)
2.3 Configuring the Software:
· After installation, server configuration screen will come up where user has to enter FTP Server Address (e.g. ftp.yourdomain.com), FTP Port (normally 21), FTP Username and Password (same as you use in any other FTP Client to upload files)
· After entering all information, press Save and all the information will be validated and you will return to the main screen.
· In case of error, you will get the Error message and you can check the info and try again.
3. Backup Operation
3.1 Creating Backup Set
First Step in using Remote Backup Restore Program is to create a Full Backup Set comprising all the files and folders which you want to include in the backup.
Click on Add Files on the main window (Backup Tab) and you will be taken to Create Backup Set Window.
Click on Add Backup button to bring up the Windows Explorer window to choose Files and Folders. Just select the Files/Folders and click Select to add them to the backup set.
Delete Selected button can be used to delete selected entries in the List Box.
Clear Backup will clear out entire Backup Set so you can start afresh.
3.2 Setting up a Backup Schedule
Click on Backup Schedule on the main window (Backup Tab) and you will be taken to the Backup Schedule window where you can set up the Backup start date and time and Frequency of the backups.
For e.g. if you put in 8/15/2009 as Start Date, 8:01:01 PM as Start Time and Frequency to Daily, it would mean that Backup will occur Daily on or after 8:01 PM on all days on and after 15th August, 2009.
3.3 Backup Settings
You can configure all Backup settings by clicking Advanced Settings on the Main Window (Backup Tab)
Here you can configure
· Name of Backup Folder on the FTP Server where your backups will be stored.
· Enable / Disable Incremental Backups (see Section 5.1 for details)
· Enable / Disable Encrypted Backups (see Section 5.2 for details)
· Enable / Disable Compressed Backups (see Section 5.3 for details)
· Enter the Maximum no of Threads to use in Backup and Restore Operations.
3.4 Doing Backup
Backup can occur either
· As per Schedule set in Backup Schedule window
· By Manually clicking Start Backup Now button on Main window (Backup Tab)
In either case, you will see the real time progress of the Backup operation.
After Backup is finished you will see the Backup Log window which will show all the files backed up in this backup session. See Section 3.5 for more on Backup Log files.
3.5 Viewing Backup Logs
You will see Backup Log window every time after Backup is successfully done. This window will remain on screen for 30 seconds but you can also bring up this window again by clicking View Log button in the main window (Backup Tab).
4. Restore Operation
4.1 Creating Restore Set
If you need to restore data back to your computer, you can go to the Restore Tab on the main window and click on Add Files which will bring you to the Restore from Backup window.
Restore from Backup window will show you the full Restore Set in the form of Expandable Tree in which you can select any no or Files/ Folders to restore.
After selecting all the required Files / Folder, click Restore Selected File / Folder which will your selection and return you to the main screen.
4.2 Restore Settings
You can configure various Restore settings by clicking Advanced Settings in the Main Window (Restore Tab).
You can choose to Restore Selected Files and Folders to
· Specified Folder on your computer.
· Original Location (from where it was backed up)
4.3 Doing Restore
Now, whenever you are ready to start Restore, just Click on Start Restore button on the main window (Restore Tab) and Restoration operation will start.
You will be able to see Restore Progress in the form of Progress Bar.
After Restore operation is finished, you will see Restore Log window which will show you all the files that have been restored. See section 4.4 for more on Restore Logs.
4.4 Viewing Restore Logs
You will see Restore Log window every time after Restore is successfully done. This window will remain on screen for 30 seconds but you can also bring up this window again by clicking View Log in the main window (Restore Tab).
4.5 Restore Set Download
From time to time, program will refresh its Restore Set from your FTP account so that in case you remove any backup directly from the server, it gets reflected in the Remote Backup Restore program also.
You may see this window when Program is downloading New Restore Set from the Server.
5.1 Incremental Backup
You can enable Incremental Backups so that only Newer / Changed Files are uploaded in that Backup operation. This leads to better management of Backup Sets besides decreasing space required for storing the backups.
You can enable Incremental Backups by enabling checkbox on the main window (Backup Tab) or by clicking Advanced Settings on the main window.
5.2 Encrypted Backup
Remote Backup Restore provides option to Encrypt your backups with 256 bit High Grade Encryption before uploading to the server.
You can enable encrypted backups by enabling the Encryption checkbox on the main window (Backup Tab).
Before doing the Encrypted Backups, you should Export and Store the Backup Key in a safe place so that in case you want to install Remote Backup Restore on other computer or during Re-Installation, you can Import the same key into software.
To Export and Import the Encryption Keys, click Advanced Settings on the main window (Backup Section) and you will see the Backup Settings page from where you can do both export and import of encryption keys.
· Click Export Keys to File button to export Keys and store in a safe and secure place.
· Click Import Keys from File button to Import Keys from previously stored File.
Please Note that Files Encrypted with One Set of Keys can only be decrypted by Same Set of Keys.
5.3 Compressed Backup
Compressed Backup option compresses all your backup files into one Single Zip file before uploading it to the server. This makes management of regular backups easy besides decreasing space required for storing backups.
You can enable Compressed Backups by enabling Compression checkbox on the Main Window (Backup Tab) or in the Advanced Settings window.
6.1 Forum
All General Help is provided through Forums where you can post your queries and we will do our best in providing timely response.
6.2 Email Us
For special needs, you can always contact us using Contact Form at our website
http://www.sangra.net/sangranet_contacts.php