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Duplicati

Duplicati is an open source backup solution designed to keep your data safe and secure. By employing encrypted, incremental, and compressed backups, Duplicati ensures your files are protected while being stored on various cloud services and remote servers. Compatible with platforms like Amazon S3, Google Drive, and FTP, among others, Duplicati stands out as a versatile tool for both personal and professional use.

Comprehensive Security and Storage Techniques

To protect your data, Duplicati uses robust AES 256 encryption or the GNU Privacy Guard. This encryption occurs before any data is uploaded, ensuring maximum security. Initially, a full backup is performed, followed by incremental updates, which are smaller in size, effectively optimizing bandwidth and storage space.

Seamless Backup Management

Equipped with an intuitive scheduler, Duplicati automates the backup process, keeping everything current without manual intervention. This feature ensures that data backups remain up to date, reducing the risk of data loss. The tool also supports a range of transfer targets such as SSH (SFTP), WebDAV, and Rackspace Cloud Files.

Flexibility and Customization Options

  • Customizable backup settings, including filters and deletion rules, enable tailored backup operations.
  • Bandwidth and transfer options provide further control over the backup process.

Additionally, Duplicati is accessible as both a user friendly application and a command line tool, catering to different user preferences and technical expertise levels.

Advanced File Handling

Duplicati can handle backups of files that are open or locked, thanks to the Volume Snapshot Service (VSS) on Windows or the Logical Volume Manager (LVM) on Linux. This feature is particularly useful for backing up Microsoft Outlook PST files while the application is running.

Cross Platform Compatibility

Licensed under LGPL, Duplicati operates seamlessly on both Windows and Linux systems, requiring .NET 2.0+ or Mono. The tool draws inspiration from its predecessor, duplicity, while maintaining unique functionalities, although they are not interchangeable.

In summary, Duplicati offers a reliable, secure, and customizable backup solution that adapts to various user needs, making it an excellent choice for safeguarding important data across different platforms and storage services.


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Technical

Title Duplicati
Language Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows 10
License Free
Author Kenneth Skovhede

Version History

Duplicati 1.3.3.1457.0
Duplicati 1.3.4.0.0