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| Backup & Recovery Capabilities | Has it? |
|---|---|
| Support for full system or data backups | ✓ |
| Incremental backup capabilities | ✓ |
| Differential backup capabilities | ✕ |
| Continuous data protection (CDP) | ✕ |
| Cloud-based backup storage | ✓ |
| On-premises backup storage | ✓ |
| Hybrid (cloud + on-premises) backup | ✓ |
| Built-in disaster recovery planning tools | ✕ |
| Instant recovery of systems or applications | ✕ |
| Granular file or object-level recovery | ✓ |
| Application-aware backup (e.g., Exchange, SQL, SharePoint) | ✕ |
| Virtual machine backup and recovery | ✓ |
| Bare metal restore capability | ✕ |
| Data deduplication for storage optimization | ✓ |
| Backup data compression | ✓ |
| Encryption of data in transit | ✓ |
| Encryption of backup data at rest | ✓ |
| Role-based access control (RBAC) | ✕ |
| Multi-tenancy support (MSSP-ready) | ✕ |
| API access for integration and automation | ✓ |
| Automated backup scheduling | ✓ |
| Customizable backup retention policies | ✓ |
| Backup reporting and analytics | ✓ |
| Backup success/failure alerts | ✓ |
| Compliance certifications (SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, etc.) | ✕ |
| Cloud-native deployment option | ✕ |
Compliance
| Param | IDrive |
|---|---|
| Compliance Standards | HIPAA, GDPR; SOC 2/ISO 27001 attestations vary by plan |
| Audit Logging | Yes – admin audit trails and endpoint/activity logging for business accounts |
| Reporting | Yes – backup/restore and compliance reporting with exportable logs (business plans) |
