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Sector-Based Backup File-Based Backup

Merits

It does not dependent on a particular file

system. Thus it can successfully process

system or encrypted partitions of any file

system type, no matter what kind of

information they contain.

Functioning on a file/folder level, it is ideal for

archiving separate files or folders.

It can create an exact image of a partition,

including its service data. Thus it is ideal for a

backup/restore of a system partition or a fast

deployment to a bunch of identical

computers.

It enables to automatically build up contents

of the future backup image by using an

advanced system of filters.

It allows archiving data of the same volume

with different backup policies.

It is easy and efficient when creating backup

chains.

Demerits

Resulted backup images may contain a lot of

redundant data.

It depends on a file system structure, so you

won’t be able to process unknown file

systems.

It is ineffective when trying to maintain a

backup chain, especially when little amount

of data is being changed.

It cannot be used to back up a system

partition.

It is much slower when processing large

amount of data.

BACKUP STORAGE

Our program supports two techniques of storing backup images. Let’s take a closer look at them to understand

what kind of storage is able to provide better security:

 You can place a backup image to a local mounted partition. Despite the fact that it is the most

convenient way, try not to use it. You can delete your backup just by accident or lose it as a result of a

hardware malfunction, or a virus attack;