Introduction Zoolz employs an advanced internal compression engine as part of its backup process, designed to expedite uploads and optimize connection bandwidth utilization. How It Works Our compression technology operates by compressing non-compressed files internally before transmitting them to the Cloud. Upon upload, Zoolz decompresses these files server-side, ensuring they are stored in their original […]
Category: Features and Functionalities
Customizing Backup Connections in Zoolz
Introduction By default, Zoolz utilizes any available Internet connection during data upload. However, you can customize it to use specific connections only. How to Customize the Backup Connection Method 1: Using the Zoolz Desktop Application Open the Zoolz desktop application. Click on Settings. Select the Connection option from the left side menu. Select the type of […]
Smart and Turbo Mode with Zoolz
Introduction Zoolz has different modes to adapt to different computing environments, these modes are: Smart Mode: Enable automatic adjustment of backup speed based on user activity to run seamlessly in the background; faster backup when the computer is idle. Turbo Mode: Run backup at Turbo speed for a faster completion. In this mode, Zoolz will […]
Block Level Backup with Zoolz
Definition Zoolz employs an incremental backup strategy where only new and modified files are backed up to the Cloud since the previous backup. In the case of modified files, Zoolz applies file-level backup where the entire modified file is backed up by default, resulting in multiple versions of the same file on the Cloud. (Learn more) […]
Presentation Mode with Zoolz
Introduction Zoolz offers a convenient feature called Presentation Mode, which allows users to pause backups while giving presentations, playing games, or watching movies. This ensures your system’s performance remains unaffected by backup processes. How to Enable/Disable Presentation Mode Method 1: Using the Zoolz Desktop Application Open the Zoolz desktop application. Click on Settings. Select the Resource Optimization option from the […]
Backing Up Open Files with Zoolz (VSS)
Introduction Backing up open files is a critical task for ensuring data integrity and availability. Zoolz offers a robust solution by utilizing the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to back up files even when they are in use. This guide provides detailed instructions on how to configure Zoolz to include additional file extensions for VSS-based […]
Manage File Retention (Purge) in Zoolz
Introduction Zoolz offers robust backup features, including the following: Incremental backup with versioning: Zoolz employs incremental backup with versioning, whereby any modifications made to the original files locally will automatically trigger an upload to the Cloud, resulting in the creation of a new version of that modified file. As a result, frequently modified files will […]
Performing Full Scan with Zoolz
Introduction Regularly scanning and backing up your files is crucial for data security and efficient file management. With Zoolz, you can automate this process, ensuring that new and modified files are consistently backed up. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up periodic scans for all selected directories regularly, and make sure […]
Data Deduplication with Zoolz
Definition Within the Zoolz service, data deduplication is an internal process designed to identify duplicate copies of files during the data backup procedure. This functionality operates between the machine(s) hosting the Zoolz application and the Zoolz servers, effectively detecting duplicated files. How Zoolz’s Deduplication Works Zoolz’s deduplication mechanism recognizes previously uploaded files within your Zoolz […]
Schedule Backups with Zoolz
Introduction Zoolz offers continuous data protection (CDP) through customizable scheduling settings. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up backup schedules. For regular PCs, the computer must be powered on, not in sleep or hibernation mode, and the user must be logged into their profile for the scheduled backup to start. If these conditions are […]