Synthetic Backup

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Synthetic backup is a new feature that we plan to add to Handy Backup in the nearest future. The idea is to synthesize a full backup while running an incremental or differential backup job.

This approach is faster than copying entire data, consumes a lot less bandwidth in network-based schemes, and allows planning backups in a more flexible and smarter way.

At present, our software supports full, incremental and differential backup.

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To illustrate the concept of synthetic backup, let’s compare different types of backup and what it takes to restore data in different situations:

Differential backup

Differential backup: changes are calculated from full backup

The new Synthetic Backup feature will allow you to create a full backup not by reading original data, but through the use of existing incremental or differential backups. To a certain extent, this operation is similar to common restoration, with the main difference that the data is copied not to the place it was taken from, but to the same storage, thus saving time and resources required for transferring data.

Synthetic backup

Synthetic backup: synthesizing full backup in storage destination

The feature will be available in the Professional edition of our software. We welcome you download and try it right now – it’s a perfect solution for any home or business computer!



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