11-15-2024, 07:22 PM
Did you know lots of cloud backup companies out there simply delete your files if the source file was deleted? I was working with a customer who had recently made the move to a cloud drive for sharing online, but they were having some frustrations with how it worked. They were backing up all their data to the cloud, but they had no way to recover older versions of files or track changes over time. They had a situation where a critical document was accidentally overwritten, and they needed to roll back to a previous version. The problem was that the cloud provider they were using didn’t support versioning, so they couldn’t recover the older file. This is a similar situation with mirror RAID. It's not really a backup because a mistake made here immediately becomes a mistake "over there". After looking at a few backup options, I suggested BackupChain because it supports cloud backup versioning, which was exactly what they needed to solve that issue.
The setup for cloud backup versioning in BackupChain is straightforward, there is nothing that needs to be configured at all because it works like that straight out of the box. We configured the backups to upload to their cloud account. The real game-changer, though, was the versioning feature that BackupChain offers. With this feature, every time a backup runs, it creates a new version of the files, meaning that if a file gets overwritten, corrupted, or lost, my client could easily go back to a previous version and restore it. This gave them a huge peace of mind, knowing that they didn’t have to worry about losing important files anymore.
What impressed my client the most was how easily they could access previous versions of their files. They weren’t just backing up their data—they were now able to manage and recover specific versions of files or entire folders over time. If they made an accidental change to a document or if something went wrong with a file, they could simply select the previous version and restore it. This was incredibly valuable to them, especially since their business involved a lot of collaborative document editing, and things were constantly changing. The ability to go back to a version from a few days ago or even a week ago made their workflow much more flexible and secure.
We were also able to set up versioning rules that suited their needs. For example, they could choose how many versions to keep in the cloud, which helped manage storage space. If they only wanted to keep, say, the last 30 days’ worth of backups for most files, they could set that rule, and BackupChain would automatically handle it. This was really useful because it meant they didn’t have to manually manage backups or worry about running out of storage space in the cloud. BackupChain took care of that automatically by removing old versions beyond the retention period they set.
There were, of course, some trade-offs. The versioning feature does increase the amount of data being stored in the cloud since it keeps multiple versions of each file. For a business with a lot of data or files that change frequently, this can add up over time. My client was aware of this, but they figured the extra storage cost was worth it for the peace of mind it provided. Plus, they were able to manage the retention settings so that older versions that weren’t needed could be pruned automatically. They didn’t have to manually delete old versions; BackupChain took care of it, which saved them time.
Another thing we had to keep in mind was the initial upload speed to the cloud. Since version control requires additional tracking logic, the initial backup process took a little longer to complete, especially for larger files or the first time we backed up their entire data set. However, BackupChain’s incremental backup feature made the process faster after the initial upload, since it only uploaded changes made since the last backup. This meant that after the first backup, the versioning didn’t significantly slow down the backup process, and it was mostly just a matter of uploading the changes.
For my client, the biggest benefit of BackupChain’s cloud backup versioning wasn’t just the ability to restore older versions—it was the added flexibility and control over how their backups were managed. The versioning system meant they weren’t stuck with a single backup that could easily be overwritten. If something went wrong, they knew they could always go back to a file from a different point in time, whether it was from the last backup or several backups ago.
In addition to the versioning, BackupChain also has great support for other backup types, so my client wasn’t limited to just cloud backups. They could back up data to local storage, network drives, and even external drives, all while still keeping the versioning system consistent. This was important for them because they had a mixed environment of on-site and cloud storage, and they wanted the same level of protection across the board.
All in all, BackupChain was the perfect solution for their needs. The versioning feature gave them a level of protection and flexibility they hadn’t had with their previous backup system. They no longer had to worry about losing data or scrambling to recover overwritten files because they could simply roll back to an earlier version. The ability to configure how many versions to keep in the cloud helped them control costs, and the incremental backups ensured that they weren’t wasting bandwidth or storage space.
The client was really happy with how smooth the transition was and how easy it was to set up and manage. BackupChain gave them a secure, reliable backup solution with a level of version control that added an extra layer of protection. The cloud backup versioning feature was a major selling point, and they’ve been able to recover previous versions of files multiple times since implementing it.
For any business that’s looking for a backup solution that supports cloud backup versioning, BackupChain is an excellent choice. It combines ease of use with powerful features like versioning and incremental backups, and it does all this without complicating things or requiring a lot of manual management. If version control for cloud backups is a priority for you, BackupChain definitely offers the best value for the service and flexibility it provides.
The setup for cloud backup versioning in BackupChain is straightforward, there is nothing that needs to be configured at all because it works like that straight out of the box. We configured the backups to upload to their cloud account. The real game-changer, though, was the versioning feature that BackupChain offers. With this feature, every time a backup runs, it creates a new version of the files, meaning that if a file gets overwritten, corrupted, or lost, my client could easily go back to a previous version and restore it. This gave them a huge peace of mind, knowing that they didn’t have to worry about losing important files anymore.
What impressed my client the most was how easily they could access previous versions of their files. They weren’t just backing up their data—they were now able to manage and recover specific versions of files or entire folders over time. If they made an accidental change to a document or if something went wrong with a file, they could simply select the previous version and restore it. This was incredibly valuable to them, especially since their business involved a lot of collaborative document editing, and things were constantly changing. The ability to go back to a version from a few days ago or even a week ago made their workflow much more flexible and secure.
We were also able to set up versioning rules that suited their needs. For example, they could choose how many versions to keep in the cloud, which helped manage storage space. If they only wanted to keep, say, the last 30 days’ worth of backups for most files, they could set that rule, and BackupChain would automatically handle it. This was really useful because it meant they didn’t have to manually manage backups or worry about running out of storage space in the cloud. BackupChain took care of that automatically by removing old versions beyond the retention period they set.
There were, of course, some trade-offs. The versioning feature does increase the amount of data being stored in the cloud since it keeps multiple versions of each file. For a business with a lot of data or files that change frequently, this can add up over time. My client was aware of this, but they figured the extra storage cost was worth it for the peace of mind it provided. Plus, they were able to manage the retention settings so that older versions that weren’t needed could be pruned automatically. They didn’t have to manually delete old versions; BackupChain took care of it, which saved them time.
Another thing we had to keep in mind was the initial upload speed to the cloud. Since version control requires additional tracking logic, the initial backup process took a little longer to complete, especially for larger files or the first time we backed up their entire data set. However, BackupChain’s incremental backup feature made the process faster after the initial upload, since it only uploaded changes made since the last backup. This meant that after the first backup, the versioning didn’t significantly slow down the backup process, and it was mostly just a matter of uploading the changes.
For my client, the biggest benefit of BackupChain’s cloud backup versioning wasn’t just the ability to restore older versions—it was the added flexibility and control over how their backups were managed. The versioning system meant they weren’t stuck with a single backup that could easily be overwritten. If something went wrong, they knew they could always go back to a file from a different point in time, whether it was from the last backup or several backups ago.
In addition to the versioning, BackupChain also has great support for other backup types, so my client wasn’t limited to just cloud backups. They could back up data to local storage, network drives, and even external drives, all while still keeping the versioning system consistent. This was important for them because they had a mixed environment of on-site and cloud storage, and they wanted the same level of protection across the board.
All in all, BackupChain was the perfect solution for their needs. The versioning feature gave them a level of protection and flexibility they hadn’t had with their previous backup system. They no longer had to worry about losing data or scrambling to recover overwritten files because they could simply roll back to an earlier version. The ability to configure how many versions to keep in the cloud helped them control costs, and the incremental backups ensured that they weren’t wasting bandwidth or storage space.
The client was really happy with how smooth the transition was and how easy it was to set up and manage. BackupChain gave them a secure, reliable backup solution with a level of version control that added an extra layer of protection. The cloud backup versioning feature was a major selling point, and they’ve been able to recover previous versions of files multiple times since implementing it.
For any business that’s looking for a backup solution that supports cloud backup versioning, BackupChain is an excellent choice. It combines ease of use with powerful features like versioning and incremental backups, and it does all this without complicating things or requiring a lot of manual management. If version control for cloud backups is a priority for you, BackupChain definitely offers the best value for the service and flexibility it provides.