Leo Backup for Windows

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Developer’s Description

By S5 Development

Keep you data on secure SFTP and SSL/TLS servers.

Leo Backup is a program designed for Windows and intended for backing up your data in various locations, including secure servers (SFTP and FTP/SSL) and network drives. Effective file protection and access verification options let you keep your network and data intact and maintain a stable and secure data management. Secure protocols support, interface password, special authorization methods, files encryption provide you and your company with indispensable safety level. The built-in ZIP compression increases the backup speed and saves the storage space on your drive.

Leo Backup for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: September 5, 2012

Latest update: August 19, 2013

Version: 2.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 2003
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 530

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4/5

1 User Votes

Fantastically Simple and Efficient
EvanThomasDENSeptember 23, 2013
Pros
Incremental Backup Backup can be compressed and/or encrypted Network backup Intuitive, easy-to-read log Cloud backup (Pro) Service Mode (Pro) Can be set up to e-mail an administrator to indicate that backup has completed, or that errors have occurred.
Cons
User Interface crashes to desktop occasionally in Windows 8 (backup continues to run without issue). Have not had this issue with Windows 7. The log will almost inevitably show a few errors due to open files. Fairly trivial, though it may trigger a few more 'Backup completed with errors' e-mails than you would like, if you've enabled that option.
Summary
This program does a great job of taking away the pain-points of a good backup: 1. The user has to remember to backup 2. The backup takes a very long time 3. Restoring individual files is a pain with some backup software (such as the built-in Windows backup) Initial configuration of the LEO Backup software is very easy, with an intuitive wizard that asks you 'What to Backup', 'Where to Backup', 'How to Backup'. Once you've configured what to backup and where, LEO Backup has a scheduler that can be set to backup daily, weekly, monthly. You can also backup manually by simply clicking the 'Backup' button. The Pro version adds a number of advanced features, but the free version is still one of the best backup programs I've seen. After installation, you do get 30 days of the Pro version free, after which the program reverts to the Free mode or you can purchase a license. The "What to Backup' screen is intuitive and allows you to easily select entire folders, or dive down to individual files and include or exclude the files with a simple checkbox system. There is also a filter option that can be used to include or exclude all files of a certain type or with certain aspects in the file name. The 'Where to Backup' screen allows you to choose a local or network drive, an FTP or Secure FTP location, or Amazon S3 Cloud Storage. The last two options are only available in the Pro (paid) version. If you're backing up to a network drive, you can choose to connect to that drive using different credentials (this is called Active Directory impersonation and is only available in the Pro version). The 'How to Backup'screen gives you the option to perform an Incremental Backup, which vastly reduces backup time by only copying files that have changed since the last backup. Since IT principles recommend an occasional full backup and regular incremental backups, you can create one backup set that is weekly or monthly for a full backup and weekly or daily incremental backups. Note: the full version is needed to create multiple backup sets. You can also compress the backup as one file, or compress individual folders to save space, bandwidth, and time. Encryption is available via the AES-256 standard, allowing for very secure data storage. The 'Scheduler' screen (they should have named it 'When to Backup') allows you to set one-time, daily, weekly, or with a customizable timetable. The 'Actions' screen is great for IT professionals who want to run custom scripts or receive e-mail notifications regarding the success or failure of a backup set.