BDRSuite's Mac Backup and Recovery Solution

BDRSuite's Mac Backup and Recovery Solution

BDRSuite's Mac backup solution offers reliable protection for your critical files and folders, ensuring secure backup of your data on macOS devices. Whether you're dealing with specific file directories or whole volumes, BDRSuite ensures that your data is safely backed up and easily recoverable in the event of accidental deletion, data corruption, or system failure.

Watch the Demo Video

Discover how BDRSuite's Mac Backup and Recovery solution works by watching our demo video: 

How to Get Started

Step 1: Download and Install BDRSuite Backup Server
Click here to download BDRSuite Backup Server.
To install BDRSuite Backup Server, watch the below videoeo.

Step 2: Create Backup Repository Configuration
Configure local or remote storage options, including DAS, NAS, SAN, or opt for public cloud storage like Azure Blob, S3, Google Cloud, or S3-compatible storage options such as Wasabi or MinIO as your backup destination.

Step 3: Add Mac as a Data Source
Navigate to the 'Servers & Endpoints' tab, then select 'Data Sources -> Mac.' Enter the details of the Mac you want to back up, ensuring that the necessary permissions are in place for access. For more detailed instructions, watch the video linked below.

Step 4: Configure Backup for Mac

  1. Specify a backup job name and select your backup repository.
  2. Choose the specific files and folders on your Mac to back up.
  3. Exclusions (optional): Exclude certain files or folders from backup.
  4. Schedule backups to run incrementally or as full backups.
  5. Configure retention policies, and encryption
  6. Save the backup job, which will run according to your schedule.
  7. Manage and monitor backups from the centralized dashboard.

You can monitor the backup progress, edit jobs, view reports, check statuses, and manage backup jobs from a centralized dashboard.

Step 5: Mac Recovery

  1. Navigate to the 'Recovery' menu.
  2. Select the files or folders to restore.
  3. Choose the restore point or timestamp for the recovery.
  4. Specify the target location for the restored data (either the original location or an alternate path).
  5. Confirm the details and initiate the restoration process.

For more detailed instructions, watch the demo video linked above, which covers the entire Backup & Recovery process.

By following these steps, you’ll ensure your Mac data is securely backed up and recoverable when needed.

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Need More Information?

For any questions or additional assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team at: bdr-support@vembu.com.


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