AhsayOBM Installation

Make sure that AhsayOBM is installed on a computer with Internet access for connection to the cloud storage.

Access for AhsayCBS User Web Console

It is now possible to perform agentless backup and restore, which can be done via the AhsayCBS User Web Console without using the AhsayOBM client agent. In order to access the User Web Console, make sure you have Internet connection and a web browser installed on your computer or mobile device.

Backup Quota Requirement

Make sure that your AhsayOBM user account has sufficient quota assigned to accommodate the storage for the Cloud File backup.

Physical Machine not Required

Since the whole backup and restore process is done over the CBS server and therefore you do not need a physical machine at all.

Simplified Installation

Unlike agent-based backup, you do not need to install the client backup agent on your computer or upgrade it when a newer version becomes available.

Simplified Administration

With one software to manage (AhsayCBS, the backup server application), this allows administrator / user to manage backup and restore operations from a centralized console with lower time investment.

Compliance

Some organizations cannot install client agents due to regulatory requirements. An agentless solution allows for compliance during backup or restore.

Consistency and Recoverability

Backup client agent could interfere with the processing power of core applications of the machines that it is installed on. Run on Server cloud file backup job is performed on the backup server, which does not consume resources on client computer during a backup job. The advantages of agentless backup technology make it a good option for administrators / users who want to simplify the backup and restore management.

Performance

Unlike an agentless backup, where backup / restore operations of all users are performed on the backup server which may have multiple jobs to run at the same time, resulting in slower performance. Agent-based backup is performed on your computer with resources that is dedicated for your own backup and restores. The advantages of agent-based backup technology make it a good option for users who want to have more control on individual backup / restore and resources management.

Robustness

In the event of a failure to a single backup agent, it fails in isolation to other users’ environment.

Industry standard requires minimal learning curve

Agent-based backup is the traditional backup approach that is well understood by most administrators and end users whom would only need minimal effort and time to understand the backup and restore process and operations.

Temporary Directory Folder Location (For backup and restore running on AhsayOBM only)

Temporary directory folder is used by AhsayOBM for storing backup set index files and any incremental or differential backup files generated during a backup job. To ensure optimal backup/restoration performance, it is recommended that the temporary directory folder is set to a local drive.

Performance Recommendations

Consider the following best practices for optimized performance of the backup operations:

• Schedule backup jobs when system activity is low to achieve the best possible performance.
• Perform test restores periodically to ensure your backup is set up and performed properly. Performing recovery test can also help identify potential issues or gaps in your recovery plan. It's important that you do not try to make the test easier, as the objective of a successful test is not to demonstrate that everything is flawless. There might be flaws identified in the plan throughout the test and it is important to identify those flaws.