University owned desktop and laptop computers including those contain confidential or restricted University data are eligible for backup and restore services provided by IS&T through CrashPlan. Any files you choose to back up will be encrypted and securely stored in a cloud-hosted server environment. You can restore them yourself without having to contact IS&T.
Benefits
Once a small and easy-to-use software client is installed, files and folders that you select are backed up whenever the computer is connected to the Internet. You do not need to remember to initiate a backup; it happens automatically according to a schedule you set.
Key Features
- Easy-to-use interface.
- Windows, Mac, and Linux desktop and laptop computers can be backed up. Please see system requirements.
- Data is encrypted end to end during transfer to the cloud and while at rest on the remote server.
- Previous versions are kept for each file.
- You choose what files and folders are backed up and you can restore them yourself.
- Backup data is compressed to minimize interfering with day-to-day work.
- Protected by Duo Two-Factor authentication
Requirements
- Employee must agree to and abide by the University’s Acceptable Use of Computing Services Policy.
- The computer should match or exceed the CrashPlan system requirements.
- Must have a BU login name and Kerberos password
- Must have a device or phone configured in Duo Two-Factor authentication
- Desktop Backup & Restore is not an archival service and is intended for backup of actively connected devices. Clients that are inactive for more than 60 days will be de-activated from the service and the client’s stored backups will be removed.
Getting Started
- Install the software on your desktop or laptop:
- Learn more about IS&T’s backup service.
- Make any necessary changes to back up encrypted files.