[ Backbla... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/backblaze-b2-cloud-storage/reviews) [ Backbla... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/backblaze-b2-cloud-storage/reviews) # Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Features ##### ## Compatibility (11) File Server Backup (This feature was mentioned in 18 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) The ability to store information from filesystems. Database Server Backup (This feature was mentioned in 10 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) The ability to backup data from relational and NoSQL databases. Virtual Machines (This feature was mentioned in 10 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Support for secure virtualized tape or disk storage. Repository Models (As reported in 11 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Support for various backup storage and operational processes. Examples include system imaging, incremental backup, or differential backup. VM Backup Copying of data on a virtual machine (VM) in a VMware environment to prevent data loss Disk Backup (17 reviewers of Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage have provided feedback on this feature.) Allows users to store up full disk image-level backups. Local Backup (18 reviewers of Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage have provided feedback on this feature.) The ability to store information locally on a hard drive or similar device. Storage Formats (Based on 16 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) The ability to store multiple types of file formats or convert files to proper format. Automatic Backup Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss Cloud Backup Process of backing up of files and applications to cloud-based remote servers for protection of data Document Storage Store and organize documents in a centralized system Show More ##### ## Management (26) Continuous Backup (Based on 16 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) The abillity to automate backups or have backup storage updated continuously. Disaster Recovery (This feature was mentioned in 13 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Delegate backup settings to facilitate specific recovery in the result of a disaster. Storage Capacity (As reported in 16 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) The ability to store large amounts of data or scale capacity to fit storage needs. Remote Backup (This feature was mentioned in 15 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Provides remote access dashboards designed to manage and store data from familiar applications. Activity Monitoring (Based on 13 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Actively monitor status of work stations either on-premise or remote. Data Recovery Ability to restore deleted, hidden, or lost data from an email server/system Automatic Backup Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss Differential Backup Cumulative backup of all changes made since the last full backup Incremental Backup Copy only the new data that has been changed or created since the previous backup Data Storage Management Manage and store data in a database Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Remote Access & Monitoring Control system behavior and appearance, and access and report on system status/health from a distant location File Sharing (This feature was mentioned in 13 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Gives users the abilitity to access or send backup files stored online. Security Standards (As reported in 18 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) The ability to set standards for asset and risk management. Encrypted Storage (20 reviewers of Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage have provided feedback on this feature.) Provides some level of encryption of data in transit and sensitive data while it lives online. Local Management (This feature was mentioned in 10 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Allow businesses to locally manage what, how, and where data and systems are restored. Infrastructure Compatibility (As reported in 11 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Be compatible with a variety of on premise, cloud, and/or virtual infrastructure. Solution Integration (Based on 12 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Integrate with other management, resilience, and backup solutions. Real-Time Analytics Track data and system backups, replication, and failover events. Data Management Ability to handle large datasets Policy Management Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization Incident Management Manage and track all disruptions and incidents Action Management Detailed plan including steps, milestones, assignments, and timeline needed to complete a project, strategy or goal Risk Management Process of identifying, evaluating, mitigating, addressing and reporting on potential risks or uncertainties Third-Party Integration Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features Show More ##### ## Compliance (5) Security Standards (This feature was mentioned in 14 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) The ability to set standards for asset and risk management. Cloud Data Protection (Based on 14 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Provides high quality and wide scope of in-cloud and offline data security capabilities. Data Deduplication (As reported in 11 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Deduplication, creating synthetic backup files, to reduce file size and eliminate redundant files. Ransomware Protection Protects systems from ransomware attacks and mitigates attack risks SSL Security Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access Show More ##### ## Functionality (15) Real-time Sync (Based on 21 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Continuously updates backup files to reflect most recent changes and updates. Storage Capacity (Based on 27 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) The ability to store large amounts of data or scale capacity to fit storage needs. Remote Backup (Based on 21 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Provides remote access dashboards designed to manage and store data from familiar applications. Versioning (Based on 21 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Keeps track of incrementally changing versions of the same content, data, and files. Mobile Backup Application (14 reviewers of Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage have provided feedback on this feature.) Users can view and download files from a mobile device. On Premises Recovery (12 reviewers of Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage have provided feedback on this feature.) Provide failover and recovery capabilities for on premises data and systems. Cloud Recovery (As reported in 12 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Provide failover and recovery capabilities for cloud data and systems. Prior State Recovery (Based on 12 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Recover systems and infrastructure to a like state as before failure. Recovery Automation (Based on 10 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Provide both manual and automatic recovery capabilities. Replication (As reported in 11 Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage reviews.) Replicate data and infrastructure in real time on a separate system for immediate, seamless failover. Backup and Recovery Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data Data Replication Process of copying and storing data in more than one site or node Versioning Store copies of old objects when deleted or overwritten Scalability Ability to scale storage capacity as data increases Speed of access Low latency access to data Show More ##### ## Reliability (2) Redundancy Multiple copies of data in different data centers Availability Accessible anywhere, anytime, with low downtime Show More ##### ## Security (3) Encryption Provides encryption to data during transit and storage Auditing Maintain activity and data access logs Access control Allows administrators to provide access to storage based on roles Show More ##### ## Compatibility (2) Infrastructure compatibility Compatible with a variety of cloud infrastructure Interoperability Compatible with object storage from other providers to ensure seamless integration with multiple sources Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Server Backup (8) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives File Transfer Move files across different systems or networks Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Online Backup (9) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Microsoft Outlook Integration Active Directory Integration Integrates with Active Directory Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery (9) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Intrusion Detection System Identify and alert about security breaches by third parties Scenario Planning Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (89) Encryption Convert data into a code for security AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Remote Access/Control Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling Data Loss Prevention Safeguard confidential data and meet compliance regulations API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches VM Backup Copying of data on a virtual machine (VM) in a VMware environment to prevent data loss Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Risk Analysis Analyze potential risks across the organization Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Security Auditing Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation Continuous Backup Backup of computer data automatically saving a copy of every change made to that data Deduplication Data compression technique for eliminating duplicate copies of repeating data Archiving & Retention Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes Continuous Monitoring Conduct tracking and assessment of application and device behavior without breaks or interruptions Sensitive Data Identification Identify sensitive or personal information collected from users Business Impact Analysis Predicts the consequences of disruption to a business function. Business Continuity Exercising Scenario-based process that test the validity of business continuity plans and procedures. Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Data Loss Prevention Safeguard confidential data and meet compliance regulations Bare-Metal Restore Restore a physical server or computer to its original state (i.e., rebuild from scratch) for data recovery Compliance Tracking Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders Data Replication Process of copying and storing data in more than one site or node Two-Factor Authentication Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user Drag & Drop Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Compression Reduction in the number of bits needed to represent data Single Sign On Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Duplicate Detection Compare new data with existing records to detect duplicate entries Remote Monitoring & Management Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications Multi-OS Support multiple operating system Backup Scheduling Schedule automatic backups by selecting the frequency of data backup jobs Backup Log Records the events that occur during a backup process Alerts/Escalation System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request File Management Create, save, and store files Encryption Convert data into a code for security Sensitive Data Identification Identify sensitive or personal information collected from users Data Retention Management Manage/customize policies to organize data and determine where data should be stored or archived and for how long. Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Data Synchronization Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Version Control Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions Data Capture and Transfer Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources Data Migration Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used Archiving & Retention Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Policy Management Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization Multiple Format Support Includes a variety of messaging formats including industry-specific (EDIFACT, HL7, X12) Real-Time Reporting Active reporting of data and metrics API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Data Visualization Graphical representation of data AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Remote Synchronization Helps in synchronizing files and folders from remote servers or computers Data Synchronization Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Monitoring Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Role-Based Permissions Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Approval Process Control Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval Real Time Synchronization Files and folders are updated in real-time when changes/edits are made Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Single Sign On Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Version Control Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions Customizable Branding Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Synchronization Scheduling Create a schedule when files and folders are synchronized Two-Factor Authentication Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Secure Login At least a username and password is required to access the system Backup and Recovery Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data Data Recovery Ability to restore deleted, hidden, or lost data from an email server/system HIPAA Compliant Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection Conflict Tracking Detects conflicts in the latest version when multiple users are editing a file at the same time Authentication Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Chat/Messaging Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Commenting/Notes Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view Activity Tracking Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Two-Way Synchronization Synchronization process that copies files in both directions to reconcile changes as needed Archiving & Retention Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes Encryption Convert data into a code for security Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities File Transfer Move files across different systems or networks Show More ## 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