Built for Speed

Backups are more likely to be done regularly when they do not take a long time.  Fast-Backup was designed to make repeat backups quick and straightforward.

Only Copy What Has Changed

The first backup copies all of the files you have selected.  On later runs, Fast-Backup quickly compares the source and destination and then:

• Copies files that have changed
• Copies files that have been added
• Removes files from the current backup when they have been deleted from the source

Files that have not changed do not need to be copied again.  This can make a repeat backup considerably faster than the first one.

A Simple Example

If a backup contains 100,000 files but only 1,000 have changed, Fast-Backup needs to copy only those changed files after it has compared the two locations.  The exact time depends on the computer, drives, connection and files involved, but the amount of data copied can be much smaller.

Fast Comparison

Fast-Backup does more than reduce the amount of copying.  Its comparison engine was developed to determine quickly whether each file has changed, so it can move on without recopying files unnecessarily.

This is particularly useful when backing up to a USB drive, remote drive, another computer or server.  Once the first complete backup has been made, keeping it up to date can take minutes rather than hours when relatively few files have changed.

Control the Effect on a Shared Network

Running at full speed is normally suitable for a local backup, but it may affect other people using a shared network.  Fast-Backup lets you reduce its operating speed so the backup can continue with less disruption to other users.

Speed Makes Regular Backups Easier

A backup is most useful when it is current.  By shortening repeat backups and keeping the process simple, Fast-Backup makes it easier to back up more often.