Archivst Cloud

A user friendly service, currently Windows only, to backup data at the lowest cost and pay as you go.

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Backing up for emergencies?

If you do not need to rely on backups regularly, why pay the high cost of keeping it online? Archivst offers cloud storage in the most affordable way, files are never overwritten, protecting you from encryption by ransomware.

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What is Offline Backup

Offline backup is a way of storing data that is off the internet. If that data needs to be read again, it will need to be physically moved back online.

Do consider that offline backups require time to be put back online, this may not fit your needs if data is urgently needed if lost. We always recommend cloud backup be a2nd line of defence, the1st being a backup you have at home.

Advantages

  • Low Cost
  • Off the internet
  • Small Carbon-footprint

Disadvantages

  • Expensive Recovery
  • Delay before Access

How It Works

A short step-by-step guide to backing up your data into Archivst's archive storage.

Install

1. Install Archivst Desktop

Download and install the Archivst Desktop App. It runs in the background and manages secure transfers to your local and cloud storage.

 
 

2. Select Folders to Archive

Pick the folders or drives you wish to protect. Archivst manages changes and queues up the files according to your schedule. You will need to decide carfully how you want changes and photos to be managed.

Select folders
Upload

3. Initial Upload & Ingest

The first backup uploads all the files into the cloud. These files cannot be overwritten and only deleted with your exact approval.

 
 

4. Offline Storage

Data is stored in an offline archival state which uses very little effort maintain. If the worst happens you request it comes back online.

Lifecycle
Restore

5. Request Restore

When you request the data back, Archivst restores the data and provides secure download options. You will be charged a premium to do this, ultimately it will still be a far lower cost than guaranteed higher monthly charges

 
 

6. Verify & Monitor

Upto 24 hours later you confirm the files are back online and are able to download your data.

Verify

Windows App

Archivst Desktop

Archivst Desktop will sit in the background and copy your selected folders to the cloud. When you need to restore data, the app will let you control getting the data back.

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Features

Backup Scheduling

RAW Camera File Conversion

Point-in-time Restore

File Change Delay

User Password Encryption

Deletion Protection

Currently Archivst is Windows only, there are plans to support Mac, Linux, NAS drives and Smartphones.