Arcserve ShadowProtect
Proven Backup and Disaster Recovery
Overview
Arcserve ShadowProtect, originally from StorageCraft, is a sector-level backup and disaster recovery solution that creates exact disk images of servers, desktops, and laptops. It is known for its reliability and speed in recovering entire systems to the same or different hardware or to virtual environments.
✨ Key Features
- Sector-level, image-based backups
- Bare metal recovery to dissimilar hardware (Hardware Independent Restore)
- VirtualBoot technology to instantly boot a backup image as a VM
- Granular recovery of files and folders
- Automated backup verification
- Centralized management console
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Hardware Independent Restore for recovery to any machine
- VirtualBoot for instant virtualization of backups
- Long-standing reputation for reliability
Unique Value: Provides extremely fast and reliable full system recovery to any hardware or virtual environment, minimizing downtime after a disaster.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Restoring a failed server to new hardware in under an hour
- Using VirtualBoot to access data from a backup image instantly
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Cloud-native or SaaS application backup
- Organizations looking for an all-in-one appliance model
🏆 Alternatives
Often considered more reliable and flexible for bare metal recovery scenarios than file-based or some other image-based backup tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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