Duplicate copies of data on different storage media or additional hardware resources ready to take over if the main system fails. "Backup" (one word) is the noun, whereas "back up" (two words) is the verb. See backup types, backup file, backup & recovery, disaster recovery, fault tolerant and LAN free backup.
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- Ocster Backup Pro 3.03 (Windows)
- This is a very easy to use backup software that was designed from the start to work fully automatic: you simply specify what you want backed up and when and then the software takes care of the rest. The backups can be stored either on an external local hard disk,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-22
- Navicat for PostgreSQL 8.1.6 (Mac)
- Navicat features an intuitive interface and provides a set of useful tool to manage, backup/ restore, import/ export data, Synchronize database and connect to remote PostgreSQL server, etc. Navicat supports the latest PostgreSQL version and possesses below major features: Visual Query Builder SSH Tunnel for remote database connection Database transfer...
- Software downloads 2009-11-22
- SyncWiz for Microsoft Outlook 2.11 (Windows)
- Export, import, backup, and sync Microsoft Outlook contacts and Calendar between two or more PCs or Mac using portable vCard, vCalendar, and iCalendar files with vSync for Outlook. Outlook allows you to convert export or import only one contact into the vCard formatted file at a time. Now with VSync...
- Software downloads 2009-11-22
- Navicat for MySQL 8.1.6 (Mac)
- Navicat is an ideal solution for MySQL administration and development. This is an all-inclusive mysql front end provides a powerful graphical interface for databases management, development and maintenance. Easy installation and intuitive interface make it an irreplaceable tool for mysql on the web or your local desktop. Navicat supports all...
- Software downloads 2009-11-22
- Navicat (PostgreSQL GUI) 8.2.17 (Windows)
- Navicat PostgreSQL GUI is a PostgreSQL database management tool, which can convert XML, CSV, MS Excel, MS Access, and popular data formats to PostgreSQL databases, eliminating time-consuming data entry and the errors that accompany it. Other useful major features include import and export wizard, schedule backup, batch job scheduling, data...
- Software downloads 2009-11-22
- Wise Disk Cleaner Pro 4.83 (Windows)
- Wise Disk Cleaner is a user friendly, fast, and easy to use application developed to free up disk space by deleting junk files that are no longer used by any software on your system. Even the least experienced user can easily remove junk files with this tool. Your hard disk...
- Software downloads 2009-11-21
- Who's afraid of the big bad cloud?
- Not even hybrid apps?Right, got it. You hate everybody who doesn't buy your religion, which doesn't even allow for hybrid applications."I ask why I?d entrust sensitive data to a user with a laptop."You're right, companies can't even trust their own employees. Heck, let's send everybody home and dissolve the whole...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-20
- Chrome OS - The good, the bad and the ugly, and how it fits in with Windows, Mac and Linux
- Chrome OS - The good, the bad and the ugly, and how it fits in with WindowsI gave it some thought too and realized that Chrome OS only has the bad and the ugly. There is nothing good about it. All data stored in the cloud, and on Google's...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-20
- Sync!Sync!Sync! 4.1.1 (Mac)
- Sync!Sync!Sync!... Do you have backup copy of your data? If your hard disk drive breaks, you can buy apps and musics but you can never buy back original data like documents, photos, emails, etc. Sync!Sync!Sync! helps you to make copies of your data by synchronizing two folders. It's very easy...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- MimMac 1.10 (Mac)
- Clones, backups, and data synchronization made easy. MimMac is a fast, easy-to-use, and comprehensive backup and cloning utility, designed to make backing up, synchronizing, merging, and cloning your data as painless as possible. With MimMac, there's no need to set up complex scripts, or navigate a bloated interface just to...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- Photo Download Tool 2.1c (Windows)
- A simple digital camera download tool that downloads photos in a single step from up to 5 different cameras / mobiles / HDD videos - Manages your photo directories automatically with current date so prevents overwriting any photos. Photo backup option is also available. All photo and other file types...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- Data Protection Strategies: Deduplication for More Efficient Backups
- Data proliferation coupled with increasing pressures to ensure comprehensive data protection is driving organizations to evaluate technologies to help them meet these requirements. Deduplication technologies can deliver more efficient backups of critical data and this on-demand webcast offers an overview of deduplication and key consideration factors. ...
- Webcasts 2009-11-20
- Deduplication Calculator
- Enter the size of your backup or archive dataset and get a analysis of: •Cost comparison using DeDuplication •Network and Storage Consumption •Archive to Tape
- Download resources 2009-11-20
- Task3 1.2.0 (Mac)
- Task3 is application to automate various actions like launching application, starting Mac up, unmount volumes and so on. It integrates my applications like MacSSController, SUL and LaLL and has more functions. It helps to execute many kind of tasks, ror instance, it helps to back up or copy files when...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- ForeverSave 1.1.2 (Mac)
- ForeverSave is the first application featuring a revolutionary method to save all your documents you are working on. An advanced backup management offers the opportunity to browse through all of your saved versions. You know the scenario: You're working on documents for hours and without any notice your documents get...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- Blaze DVD Copy 4.3 (Windows)
- Blaze DVD Copy is flexible and easy-to-use DVD copy software. With the DVD Copy software, You can share your DVD movies, or simply personalize and backup your favorite DVDs. These perfect copies allow you to play your DVDs on PC and Home DVD player every day without the inevitable risk...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- myApps 2.2 (Mac)
- myApps is a clear program, crafted with attention to detail, for storing and organizing software serial numbers, license files and attachments like .pdf files or mails. myApps helps you to keep track of all important information of all your purchased software (tools, services, widgets etc.) in a straight forward and...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- eMailaya 3.9 (Windows)
- Lightweight e-mail client with eMailaya features whatever can be done with mail servers, can be found here multiple accounts, backup files, mail drive, and RSS, all in one small file. Supports working with DiskOnKey. IMAP folders are supported, not only the inbox; Copy between/add/delete folders in IMAP accounts; Features menu...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- FAA hit with network glitch; Flight plans go manual
- Another glitch with a linux network? Its hard to believe people still use it for anything critical like the FAA and flight tracking. Its a toy OS and should not be used when the lives of people are dependent upon it.Cisco supplies the network backboneIt will be interesting to see...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Whitepaper: Dell PowerVault DL2000 Powered by CommVault - Backup-to-Disk and Recovery with Deduplicatation
- Backup-to-Disk and Recovery with Deduplicatation
- White papers 2009-11-19
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