Backup software with ability to look at past files
I am looking for software similar to Windows Backup which will do versioning looking at files that existed in the past,
based on date, and that will back up from any network drive, including mapped sharepoint library drives to another network drive, locally or remotely.
What do you recommend?
based on date, and that will back up from any network drive, including mapped sharepoint library drives to another network drive, locally or remotely.
What do you recommend?
Not sure about the SharePoint aspect, but you may like to review http://www.devhut.net/2018
Hi 100q,
I've been using SyncBack from 2BrightSparks for many years:
https://www.2brightsparks.com/
I started with their SE version and then moved to their Pro version. They also have Lite and Free versions, which I've installed for many users (they work well, as long as you don't need any SE or Pro capabilities). Here's a comparison table for all the versions:
https://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/compare.html
In your case, you'll need the Pro version, because it is the only one with SharePoint support (also, only Pro and SE have the File Versioning feature...Lite and Free do not). Pro can do everything that you're looking for...versioning, backups based on date, backups from (and to) any network drive, SharePoint, and lots more, such as FTP/SFTP to an offsite NAS (one of my favorite features).
It utilizes the Windows Task Scheduler to schedule backups. I run numerous backup profiles during the day...every hour of every day...and other backups daily during the wee hours. It allows you to specify the number of versions of a file to keep, which has saved me many times. The SE, Lite, and Free versions won't meet your needs, but even the Pro version is reasonably priced. This is extraordinarily good software...I would not be without it! As a disclaimer, I want to emphasize that I have no affiliation with this company and no financial interest in it whatsoever. I am simply a happy user/customer. Regards, Joe
I've been using SyncBack from 2BrightSparks for many years:
https://www.2brightsparks.com/
I started with their SE version and then moved to their Pro version. They also have Lite and Free versions, which I've installed for many users (they work well, as long as you don't need any SE or Pro capabilities). Here's a comparison table for all the versions:
https://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/compare.html
In your case, you'll need the Pro version, because it is the only one with SharePoint support (also, only Pro and SE have the File Versioning feature...Lite and Free do not). Pro can do everything that you're looking for...versioning, backups based on date, backups from (and to) any network drive, SharePoint, and lots more, such as FTP/SFTP to an offsite NAS (one of my favorite features).
It utilizes the Windows Task Scheduler to schedule backups. I run numerous backup profiles during the day...every hour of every day...and other backups daily during the wee hours. It allows you to specify the number of versions of a file to keep, which has saved me many times. The SE, Lite, and Free versions won't meet your needs, but even the Pro version is reasonably priced. This is extraordinarily good software...I would not be without it! As a disclaimer, I want to emphasize that I have no affiliation with this company and no financial interest in it whatsoever. I am simply a happy user/customer. Regards, Joe
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Ho Joe,
Sadly Syncback works poorly when doing a backup from an Expandrive network share from SharePoint.
I need something else.
Sadly Syncback works poorly when doing a backup from an Expandrive network share from SharePoint.
I need something else.
OK, thanks for the feedback. I've never used it for that specific purpose. It has worked superbly on everything that I (and my clients) have used it for...which is a ton of stuff. Regards, Joe
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Is GIT software?
not sure I understand your question.
Usually a backup (restore) you would specify the date to which you want to restore and then see the file that matches that date.
As others pointed out, versioning should be done/maintained on the front end versus back up.
i.e. if using sharepoint (source/vault control) https://support.office.com/en-us/article/enable-and-configure-versioning-for-a-list-or-library-1555d642-23ee-446a-990a-bcab618c7a37
Deals with sharepoint maintaining the prior versions of the files changed.
The backup will include all the existing versions of data.
You may have to be more detailed at what you are looking for.
If memory serves, you have one backup that deals with backing up the MS SQL DB sharepoint uses and then the second backup deals with the files within the filesystem.
Usually a backup (restore) you would specify the date to which you want to restore and then see the file that matches that date.
As others pointed out, versioning should be done/maintained on the front end versus back up.
i.e. if using sharepoint (source/vault control) https://support.office.com/en-us/article/enable-and-configure-versioning-for-a-list-or-library-1555d642-23ee-446a-990a-bcab618c7a37
Deals with sharepoint maintaining the prior versions of the files changed.
The backup will include all the existing versions of data.
You may have to be more detailed at what you are looking for.
If memory serves, you have one backup that deals with backing up the MS SQL DB sharepoint uses and then the second backup deals with the files within the filesystem.
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Hi Arnold, thank you. I was referring to your suggesiont to use Git.??
I am not familiar with Git?
I am not familiar with Git?
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Not my solution, however it will have to do, with previous versions and a recycle bin that also has a secondary recycle bin.
This way you can look at any revision chain of any file in real time.
Most backup software doesn't keep any online dictionary of all file names + changes, so trying to do what you're asking with normal backup software is tough.