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Description
BorgBackup, often referred to as Borg, is a deduplicating archiver that incorporates both compression and encryption features, ensuring space-efficient backup storage. It employs secure and authenticated encryption methods, alongside various compression algorithms such as LZ4, zlib, LZMA, and zstd (available since version 1.1.4). Additionally, users can mount backups using FUSE, and it offers straightforward installation across multiple operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and BSD. Released under the BSD license, Borg is free software supported by a vibrant and dedicated open-source community. This tool optionally enables both compression and authenticated encryption, with its primary goal being to deliver a secure and efficient data backup solution. By utilizing a data deduplication technique, Borg is especially well-suited for daily backups, as it only stores changes made since the last backup. The use of authenticated encryption ensures that it can be safely used for backups to locations that may not be fully trusted. A unique aspect of Borg is its content-defined chunking method for deduplication, which minimizes stored bytes by splitting files into variable-length chunks and only adding new chunks to the repository. The combination of these features makes Borg a powerful tool for users seeking reliable and efficient data protection.
Description
Timeshift for Linux is a utility that offers capabilities akin to the System Restore feature found in Windows and the Time Machine application in Mac OS. This tool safeguards your system by creating incremental snapshots of the file system at set intervals, allowing you to revert to previous states of the system if needed. These snapshots can be restored at any time, effectively reversing any modifications made to the system. When operating in RSYNC mode, Timeshift utilizes rsync and hard links to create snapshots, ensuring that common files are shared across them to conserve disk space. Each snapshot acts as a comprehensive system backup that can be accessed through a file manager for easy browsing. While Timeshift is comparable to other tools such as rsnapshot, BackInTime, and TimeVault, it has a distinct focus. Specifically, it is tailored to protect solely system files and settings, deliberately leaving user files like documents, pictures, and music out of the backup process. This design choice guarantees that your personal files remain untouched when restoring your system to a prior state, thereby providing a reliable means of system recovery. As a result, Timeshift is an invaluable tool for maintaining the integrity of your Linux environment.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
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Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Borg
Website
www.borgbackup.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
TeejeeTech
Website
teejeetech.com/timeshift/
Product Features
Backup
Backup Log
Backup Scheduling
Cloud Backup
Compression
Continuous Backup
Encryption
Incremental Backup
Local Server Options
Remote Server Options
Secure Data Storage
Web Access / Restoration
Product Features
Backup
Backup Log
Backup Scheduling
Cloud Backup
Compression
Continuous Backup
Encryption
Incremental Backup
Local Server Options
Remote Server Options
Secure Data Storage
Web Access / Restoration