IDrive offer 2GB of online backup space for free. Using the service involves downloading and installing the backup application. The software can be configured to automatically backup important files to a specified schedule. The software interface resembles Windows Explorer with the ability to drag and drop files to the online storage. Encryption to 128-bit SSL is available for transfers and storage. There is a web based view, search and restore of backed up data is provided. Multiple user accounts can be created from one administrative login.
Some standout features are the ability to store up to 30 version of data files, mapped drive support and incremental bacups.
iDrive Online Backup Drive Feature List
- Create and Manage Multiple accounts via Web
- Sharing of files and folders for collaborative access
- Mapped drive support
- Open/Locked file backup support
- Versioning
- Block level incremental backups
- Bandwidth throttle
- No limit on the upload/download size
- Notification on the status of scheduled backups
- Windows Explorer like interface for easy restore
- Add to Backup set or perform interactive backup from Windows Explorer
- Drag-and-drop option using drive interface
- Quick Search and restore option for any file or folder
- Access of Backup/Restore log information from web
- Microsoft Windows 2000, 2000 Advanced Server, 2003 Server
- Proxy Support
- Encryption on transfer
- Encryption on storage
- Free Telephone support
Users can upgrade to the IDrive-E Pro with 50 GB backup$49.50/year for Personal use or $99.50/year for Business.
