Backblaze

Infobox Software
name = Backblaze



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developer = Backblaze Inc.
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operating system = Windows Vista, XP
platform = Windows
language = English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean
status = Active
genre = Online backup service
license = Proprietary
website = [http://www.backblaze.com www.backblaze.com]

Backblaze is an online backup tool that allows Windows users to back up their data to an offsite data center. The service is designed for end-users, costing $5 per month for unlimited space [ [http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080602-hands-on-and-interview-with-backblaze-off-site-backup.html Review by Ars Technica - Making off-site backups brainless: hands-on with Backblaze] ] . It allows the user to back up data automatically, manually, when the computer is idle, or on an hourly schedule. The service makes use of AES encryption for security, and uses data compression and bandwidth throttling to reduce upload and download times. Files that need to be restored can be delivered in the form of an online interface, a USB drive, or a DVD [ [http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/02/backblaze-online-backup-with-time-machines-finesse/ Review by TechCrunch - Backblaze: Online Backup With Time Machine’s Finesse] ] .

References

External links

* [http://www.backblaze.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.simplehelp.net/2008/06/02/review-backblaze-backup-service-25-beta-invites-for-simple-help-readers/ Review on Simple Help]