DataStor General FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

 

  1. What is FastBIT technology?
    FastBIT is the most effective incremental backup technology available today. It uses a complex algorithm to precisely identify the changes that have been made to any type of file since the last backup. These changes are transmitted to the DataStor Server, requiring minimal bandwidth. Once the server receives these changes, it can combine them with the previous backup to form an identical copy of your current file.
  2. Why is FastBIT important to me?
    If you are an end-user, the efficiency of FastBIT will dramatically reduce the time required to backup your data from any network location, include slow dialup connections.

    If you are the server administrator, FastBIT will minimize your overall bandwidth utilization for a large installed base. FastBIT will also provide the most cost-effective method of storing ongoing file histories for every user. FastBIT backups can be 15 times smaller than the nearest competitor. That means DataStor will only need 10 Gigabytes for user data that would need up to 150 Gigabytes of storage using competitive software for the same amount of user data.
  3. What platforms does DataStor support?
    DataStor includes client and server software. The client software can be installed on any Windows 95, 98 or NT computer. The DataStor Client software communicates to the DataStor Server using the TCP/IP protocol. The DataStor Server software must be installed on a Windows NT 4.0 (Workstation or Server) computer and it must be accessible by the DataStor Clients.
  4. Can I backup other platforms with my DataStor Client software?
    DataStor Client software will only run natively on Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0. If you want to backup computers with other operating systems, it is possible. Here’s how… Since DataStor Client supports mapped network drives and the Network Neighborhood, it can backup data from any computer that is accessible via the network. A single DataStor Client can backup the local computer and any number of local or remote network computers using DataStor's powerful user interface    .

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