Online back server software

[oholic]

Hi, I know about Mozy & Carbonite. I was wondering if there is a software to host your own backup server for a couple of clients? Open source is prefered.
The alternative is a FTP server and a use a backup tool on the client side for uploading, but this won`t give you any status whatever backup has completed succecfully.
Thanks

 

[mraikes]

Crashplan might work for that.

http://b5.crashplan.com/

 

[TopLevelComp]

I use DropBox. Completely free storage with 2GB, and can add more if they need.

No maintenance cost, no software to buy (If you don't go over the 2GB) and super simple.

Adds a simple "DropBox" to their computer in My Documents so they can just drop the files and folders they want to backup to the DropBox folder, and it's all available immediately.

 

[oholic]

Thanks, i allready use services like dropbox for residental clients. I am looking for a backuo solution for servers (with SQL & exchange)

I use DropBox. Completely free storage with 2GB, and can add more if they need.

No maintenance cost, no software to buy (If you don't go over the 2GB) and super simple.

Adds a simple "DropBox" to their computer in My Documents so they can just drop the files and folders they want to backup to the DropBox folder, and it's all available immediately.

 

[MrUnknown]

I don't know of one that is open-source. but Vembu is usually recommended.

Also, the Pro version of the backup from Nine Technology does exchange and such I believe (I haven't sold any pro yet and haven't marketed it). If you join ACRBO the branding is free.

 

[pceinc]

Hi, I know about Mozy & Carbonite. I was wondering if there is a software to host your own backup server for a couple of clients? Open source is prefered.
The alternative is a FTP server and a use a backup tool on the client side for uploading, but this won`t give you any status whatever backup has completed succecfully.
Thanks

Are you talking about hosting the storage at your site? What expectations does your client have for their data security, reliability, and accessibility?

 

[wimwauters]

The alternative is a FTP server and a use a backup tool on the client side for uploading, but this won`t give you any status whatever backup has completed succecfully.

Quite. These days, FTP should only be used for read-only publishing of small files (for big files, setup a torrent).

You either need to setup an SFTP (aka SSL + FTP), or secure rsync server (any linux or BSD distro can do this). My clients all connect using straight rsync, but over a secure tunnel (IPsec VPN).

Rsync can do some real neat things with partial updates of monolithic files, such as created by outlook and powerpoint.

There's also a few GUI win apps for rsync, so you can provide your customers with something reassuringly nice to look at

Oh yes, do make sure you have at least 2 unrelated backup sites to ensure good service.

 

[cyabro]

LogMeIn Backup will do what you want.

 

[DanielG2112]

I use dropbox with my residential customers. They love it.