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Introduction to Cold Storage

Apr, 4 643
Exploring Cold Storage with Zoolz: A Comprehensive Guide   Cold storage is a fundamental concept within the Polarbackup ecosystem, serving as a cornerstone for efficient data management strategies. In this detailed exploration, we delve into the intricacies of cold storage, examining its me...

How to Add and Configure a Backup on a Windows Server?

Jun, 6 966 1
Backing up Windows server is only available for Polarbackup Business subscribers   1. Sign in to your Polarbackup online account.   2. Refer to the Users/Servers tab, and click the Add Server button.   3. Select which admin you would like to use the new server, a...

Enabling the Hybrid+ Feature in Polarbackup

Apr, 4 768
Introduction Polarbackup provides users with the flexibility to enable or disable the Hybrid+ option at any stage, not solely at the onset of the backup process. This adaptability ensures that your backup strategy remains responsive to your evolving needs. When the Hybrid+ drive becomes full, Po...

Backing Up Long Path Files with Polarbackup: Compatibility and Best Practices

Apr, 4 588 3
Introduction The operating system (Windows and macOS) imposes a limitation on file path lengths, allowing Polarbackup to back up only files with paths of 250 characters or less. Files with paths exceeding this limit will not be backed up and will stay in the Pending list.   Resolution If ...

Manage Temporary File Storage During Polarbackup Backup (File Caching)

Apr, 4 586
Introduction Efficiently managing temporary file storage during backup processes is crucial for maintaining optimal system performance and avoiding unnecessary disk space consumption. Polarbackup utilizes specific locations on your machine to store these temporary files. Understanding where these f...

Maximizing Backup Efficiency: Tips for Faster Polarbackup Backups

Dec, 12 3275 9
Introduction Efficiently backing up your data is crucial, especially when handling large files or initial backups. Polarbackup offers several features to optimize backup speed, ensuring minimal resource usage while maintaining data integrity. Here is how to tweak your settings for the best performa...

Delete a Polarbackup Backup

Apr, 4 1912 7
Introduction With Polarbackup, deleting a backup involves discontinuing the backup process for a specific device (such as a computer or server), without retaining the backed-up data from that device on the cloud. The delete action cannot be undone.   How to Delete a Computer’s Backup &...

Archive a Polarbackup Backup

Apr, 4 1884 7
Introduction With Polarbackup, archiving a backup involves discontinuing the backup process for a specific device (such as a computer or server), while retaining the backed-up data from that device on the cloud for future restoration purposes.   The archive action cannot be undone. Th...

Manually Uploading Files and Folders to Polarbackup Cloud (Vault)

Apr, 4 6579 10
Introduction While Polarbackup conducts automatic backups through its desktop application installed on computers and servers, it also offers a Vault feature under the Polarbackup web console. This feature enables users to manually upload selected files and folders to the Polarbackup Cloud from any ...

Polarbackup Smart Selections: Supported File Types and Backup Options

Apr, 4 1716 3
Introduction The Smart Selection in Polarbackup contains various built-in plugins that can be used to back up some of the most important items on computers. Mail Scans for the following file types: In Windows:  Outlook .pst Outlook Express .dbx and .wab Windows Mail .eml, stationa...