Bacula is an open source, cross-platform backup and sync application. It is designed to be a reliable and secure software solution for backing up and restoring data for organizations of any size. Bacula allows users to quickly and easily create, manage and monitor backups from a single console. Bacula uses a client-server architecture, with the server requiring a machine capable of running Linux, Unix or Windows. It also supports a wide variety of databases and other storage media, including tape drives, optical media, and cloud storage. Data is stored using an efficient algorithm for deduplication, which ensures that redundant data is not backed up multiple times. Bacula also provides encryption for data at rest or in transit, with the ability to store encrypted backups on remote sites. Bacula is highly configurable, allowing users to customize their backup set, including the types of files to be backed up, the frequency of backups, and the retention policy. It also provides a web-based interface for managing and monitoring backups, as well as a command-line interface for scripting. Overall, Bacula is a powerful and reliable backup and sync solution that is suitable for businesses of any size. It provides a comprehensive set of features, including encryption, deduplication and a range of storage options, making it a great choice for organizations looking for a reliable and secure backup solution.
Discontinued Current subscribers were informed last year that CrashPlan Home will be discontinued in October 2018. The service has recommended users sign up for another home service such as Carbonite, or for CrashPlan's much more expensive business plan.