What's New in idrive

New Version 6.2! Open File Manager is a utility that enables the idrive online backup program to capture open files - even if the files are changing. Users are able to continue to use their software, hardware and operating system secure in the knowledge that all important data will get backed up.

Data Restore Wizard (CD-ROM Restore)

The administrator can now create restorable media sets that can be written to CD-ROM's or other media storage. The Data Restore Wizard steps the Backup Server administrator through preparing an account's data so it can be immediately restorable by the user from local media. The wizard will also break the media into specific size pieces if the user's data cannot fit on a single piece of media. The user's data is kept encrypted on the media as well, and can only be restored if the proper secret key is known.

Quota Management

The Backup server now supports user quotas to control the amount of data backed up by users. Three different configurable quota thresholds are available. The administrator can take action at each quota level, notifying the user they are near/at/over quota, and even preventing future backups from occurring until the user reduces their server storage. Global quota settings can be applied to all users in combination with individual unique quota settings. Custom messages can also be entered by the administrator that show up in logs and windows when certain quota thresholds are met. E-mail, Event Logs, and Alerts can also be triggered from the Backup Server when account quota thresholds are met.

Removal of Server files by Client

The client now has the ability to remove specific files and directories from the server. Removing files in this way deletes the files from the server permanently, allowing users to manage their disk quota if required. The file removal functionality can be controlled by the administrator and disabled if necessary.

Firewall Support for the Client

The Client is now able to communicate with proxys and firewalls that support the SOCKS5 protocol. This enables the Backup Client to communicate to Backup Servers that are on the outside of a firewall. The firewall would normally make the Backup Server unacessable to the Backup Client because the default port of 308 would be blocked for security purposes.

Added SMTP E-Mail delivery to the server

Previously, the Backup Server used MAPI to generate e-mail notifications. Getting MAPI setup properly was difficult and had a number of restrictions. The Backup Server now uses the industry plus SMTP to connect directly to an SMTP e-mail server and deliver e-mail notifications. Setup is as simple as specifying an SMTP server, a 'From' address, and any number of 'To' or 'Cc' addresses.

Select Files for Backup using Wildcards

The Client now supports the use of wildcards in filters so users can select files using powerful wildcard specifications. Any number of wildcards can be specified in a filter. Examples of wildcard specifications are the following: "a*.*" - To select all file names starting with the letter 'a', "a*.txt" - To select all text files starting with the letter 'a'.

Additional New Functionality

• Export approval received for strong encryption. All 3.50 Client installs now use strong encryption. If you patch upgrade an International strength 3.01 Client to 3.50 it will start using strong encryption automatically.
• The ability for administrators to force the user to use a secret key for encryption.
• New Client Dial-Up option to only close connection if it was originally opened by the Client.
• Test E-Mail button added to Client E-Mail configuration page.
• Client upgrade patches delivered with Server installer.
• Enhanced error reporting in the Server database for backups/restores.
• Server database is copied for reference to a subfolder during every install.