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Avast Business ShadowProtect Service

Protect critical Windows servers with automated backup and recovery

Avast Business ShadowProtect Service provides automatic backup and recovery of Windows servers to deliver advanced protection and reduce downtime. Remotely install the service to Windows servers and then schedule, manage, and monitor backups to ensure everything is continuously protected.

Set up and manage proactively
Install ShadowProtect remotely through the Avast Business CloudCare platform and easily configure using a step-by-step wizard. Use the wizard to create a full server backup, then schedule incremental backups as often as needed
Restore servers fast
Create bare metal images of servers, including all data, systems, applications, configuration settings, and services, to avoid rebuilding and reinstalling applications and drivers if disaster strikes.
Find data quickly
Mount point-in-time backups using our VirtualBoot tool to save time by efficiently browsing, copying, or recovering individual files.

Features

Encrypted Backups

Create a local backup to another network location or any accessible hard disk, including network storage (NAS, SAN, iSCSI) or removable drives (USB, FireWire), for additional peace of mind.

Local Backup

Create a local backup to another network location or any accessible hard disk, including network storage (NAS, SAN, iSCSI) or removable drives (USB, FireWire), for additional peace of mind.

Image Verification

Perform image verification to ensure data is not corrupted and can be quickly recovered and restored.

Server Migration

Use bare metal backup images to migrate servers from current physical or virtual locations to new physical or virtual environments.

Convenient Payment Model

Provide a pay-as-you-go billing model based on the number of ShadowProtect licenses needed without hidden fees, long-term contracts, or commitments. Simply turn the service on or off as needed.

For details about supported operating systems and browsers, as well as software and hardware requirements, visit
ShadowProtect System Requirements

Available through Avast Business CloudCare

Our ShadowProtect Service is delivered through the Avast Business CloudCare security platform. CloudCare helps IT professionals monitor threats and deliver layered security services to multiple offices, networks, and devices. CloudCare’s powerful combination of endpoint and network security services provide an unparalleled level of protection, in a central platform, where you only pay for the security services you need.

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