

To restore data, use the secure web interface to recover a few files, or use the desktop software for larger tasks. Additionally, on a per-device basis, CrashPlan provides deduplication to make backups more efficient. Initial backup, subsequent protectionĪfter the initial backup is complete, only the changed bytes of any given file is sent subsequently.

If your computer was turned off, that scan will take place later in the day. This usually happens around noon each day. Just to make sure no files were missed, there is a once-a-day disk scan to account for any changes that might have been overlooked. It queues up the eligible files, then compresses and encrypts the data prior to sending them over the network. This happens every fifteen minutes by default.

It listens to your operating system to learn when files have been added, removed or modified. Rather than kick off a resource-intensive backup session once or twice a day, it's much more lightweight and unobtrusive.ĬrashPlan uses your computer’s built-in notification system to learn about changes to your data. CrashPlan (formerly CrashPlan PROe) provides “continuous backup” that’s different from other, more traditional backup applications.
