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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Online
Backups?
Online backups are one of the best methods
of ensuring your data is backed up and
offsite utilising your existing internet
connection.
How do I
get my Data back?
Essentially, restoring your data can be a
simple process utilising one of the iBack
features which allows you to transfer data
back to your computer via the internet.
Alternatively, We can send you a copy of
your backed up data on CD or DVD which you
can then restore at your convenience.
How
long will a Backup take?
This will depend on two main
factors, internet connection speed and the
amount of data being backed up. Following is
a basic outline of estimated Backup times
for some common internet connection speeds and
data amounts.
|
Data
Amount |
Backup Time using ADSL 256/64 |
Backup Time using ADSL 1500/256 |
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100
MBytes |
3
Hours 45 Minutes |
52
Minutes |
|
500
MBytes |
17
Hours 30 Minutes |
4
Hours 30 Minutes |
One thing to keep in mind
though, the above estimations only apply to
the FIRST backup, subsequent
incremental backups will be much faster as
only the changed or added data is sent.
How
Long will a Restore take?
Restoring is a simple process
of reversing the backup procedure. This can
be done by CD or DVD in which case this
process will depend on the speed of your
computer.
Alternatively, restoring via
the internet can be explained by referring to
the section relating to "How
Long will a Backup take".
Following is a basic outline of estimated
Restore times for some common internet
connection speeds and
data amounts.
|
Data
Amount |
Restore Time using ADSL 256/64 |
Restore Time using ADSL 1500/256 |
|
100
MBytes |
52
Minutes |
9
Minutes |
|
500
MBytes |
4
Hours 30 Minutes |
45
Minutes |
How do I
Backup my work?
The simple answer is, the
iBack
program will backup all your
work for you.
Generally speaking, most
people store their work in the "My
Documents" folder. A good practice to get
into is to organise your work in one central
location, such as the "My Documents" folder,
and create sub-folders to sort your work.
The iBack program can then be
configured to automatically transfer this
folder and all of its contents to the backup
location.
LUCID
Technologies
can assist you with this if
required. Simply Contact Us for more
information and discuss your needs with one
of our consultants.
Does iBack support Linux users?
Yes,
iBack does support Linux users.
Simply download the two shell scripts from
our downloads area and
modify them for your own requirements. The
shell scripts contain information & help to
guide you.
How do I install the iBack program?
Once you have downloaded
the iBack program, double-click it with your
mouse and follow the prompts. You MUST
accept the Terms and Conditions in order to
proceed with the installation.
How do I configure the iBack program?
All you should need to do
to configure the iBack program is enter your
Username, Password and Host Address. This
should be the minimum you need to do to get
started. For more information on other
configuration options, the supplied help
file contains everything you need to know.
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