Zoolz basically resides on Amazon AWS utilizing more than one service to provide an easy to use, reliable, and durable web solution that enhances Amazon’s S3 features.
Category: BigMIND
What is the Difference between Instant (Hot) Storage and Cold Storage in Zoolz?
What is the Difference between Archiving and Suspending Computer?
If you are looking to discontinue backing up a specific computer while retaining its data on the Cloud for potential future restoration, selecting the option to archive the computer is your optimal choice. Archiving a computer will eliminate it from the list of added computers, all the while preserving the backed-up files (without altering the […]
What File Types Is Zoolz Taking In The Smart Selection?
The Smart Selection tab contains various built-in plugins that you can use to backup some of the most important items on your computer. Mail Scans for the following file types: Office Files Scans for the following file types in your personal Desktop and Documents Windows folders: .doc .docx .dot .dotx .docm .dotm .txt .rtf .wri .abw .odt .ott […]
How Can I Restore Files Backed up to Cold Storage?
The same methods apply if you wish to restore from an archived computer. Before restoring, always be sure that you have set the power options on your computer correctly. This will prevent your computer from entering sleep mode during the restoration process. Never log off your user’s account, restart it or turn it off […]
Does Cold Storage support backing up external, network, SANs and NAS?
Yes, just from the Zoolz/BigMIND desktop software, go to Data Selection → Select the Cold Storage tab → Add Folder → Browse for the designated source to backup from → Save your selections. You can also specify file filtering options.
Do I have to configure two backups to back up files to Cold Storage and another to back up to regular storage?
No, you only need to configure one backup; just under the Cold Storage tab, specify which files to backup there, and use Smart Selection and My Computer to backup your other files to the regular Instant (Hot) storage.
Can I view what files are backed up in Cold Storage?
Yes, you can. Here is how to do so:
How does the Cold Storage work?
Cold Storage stores your data selections to secure and reliable extremely low cost Amazon AWS servers. There is no special configuration from the original backup except that you choose what files to backup to Cold Storage. For more information, please visit: http://www.zoolz.com/cold-storage/
How durable is Cold Storage?
The service extensively stores data in multiple facilities and on multiple devices within each facility. Unlike traditional systems which can require laborious data verification and manual repair, AWS storage performs regular, systematic data integrity checks and is built to be automatically self-healing.