Version 7.4.3 with Stability Improvements, Updated GUI and FTP/SFTP Plug-ins

August 14, 2013

Dear friends, we are happy to announce the release of version 7.4.3!

New Component Launching Scheme


By design, our software allows backing up local computer data (in “standalone” editions) and network data (in client-server editions), and this largely defines how internal components interact with each other. In simple words, there always must be a “Coordinator” that ties all the parts into a coherent backup system.

In network backup schemes, failure of a remote component calls sophisticated recovery schemes. Earlier, the same logic applied to “standalone” editions, which resulted in performance issues for relatively minor external events, such as connecting the computer to a different network (which is a rare situation for network servers, but common for a laptop with WiFi).

In the new version 7.4.3, we have changed the logic for standalone versions: the update is recommended for all users of Home Standard, Professional and Small Server editions.

Updated FTP Backup Plug-in


The FTP Backup plug-in now automatically detects if the remote server supports absolute paths and changes operation mode.

Updated SFTP Backup Plug-in


The SFTP Backup plug-in now supports keyboard interactive authorization.

Updated User Interface


We have updated the look and feel of the program’s GUI:

New Toolbar in Version 7.4.3

We welcome you to update to the new version and check out the new beautiful toolbar, menu, etc.

New Naming Convensions


For ease of understanding, we have decided to rename Workstations (components responsible for running backups on remote computers in client-server backup schemes) to Agents. Materials on the website and in user manual will be reviewed and updated in the nearest future.

The update to version 7.4.3 is free and is recommended for all users!

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Previous News

2013/07/25 - Version 7.4.2: Turkish localization, new WebDAV

2013/07/10 - Improved WebDAV and Online Plug-ins in Version 7.4.1

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