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Differences Between v6 & v7

Last modified date: 07-Nov-2017


General
Version 6 Same in v7? Comments / Changes on v7
Installation
  • Newly introduced in version 7. Installation of the client application is now a 2-Step process. The initial size of the AhsayOBM installer is under 3 MB, once the installer is executed, common cross-platforms installation files will be downloaded from the backup server to complete the installation process.

    Connection to the AhsayCBS server is required during the installation process.
  • Newly introduced in version 7.9. For AhsayOBM installation on Windows platforms, Ahsay Online Backup Manager NFS Service is installed automatically during the upgrade / installation process.

    Important Note:
    Ensure that port 111 (port mapper), 1058 (mount port required for Run Direct restore), and 2049 (port for NFS service) are opened.
  • Newly introduced in version 7.9. For AhsayOBM installations on 64bit Windows platforms, CBT Cluster Services (Ahsay Online Backup Manager) is installed automatically during the upgrade / installation process.
  • Newly introduced in version 7.13. Increase the value of the following default Java memory settings for AhsayOBM/AhsayACB on 64 bit Windows machines to "-Xmx=2048" and "-maxdirectmemorysize=1024" in config.ini and RunCB.bat files.
  • Newly introduced in version 7.15. Support for both online and offline installation modes for AhsayOBM (Windows, Mac, Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris) , AhsayACB (Windows and Mac), and AhsayOBR (Windows, Mac, Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris).
  • Newly introduced in version 7.15. Support .deb installation package for AhsayOBM on Ubuntu LTS Linux (online installation only).
Installation on Synology NAS Devices N/A
Installation on Mobile Devices N/A
Java Version
  • AhsayOBM / ACB version 7 is bundled with Java 1.7.0_76

User Web Console
Version 6 Same in v7? Comments / Changes on v7
User Web Console
  • Newly introduced in version 7.9. The AhsayCBS user web console, which was removed from AhsayCBS version 7.3 to 7.7, is re-introduced in version 7.9. Refer to the AhsayCBS User Guide for details.
User Profile
  • User profile settings can be viewed and configured in the AhsayCBS user web console at Backup / Restore > User > User Profile
Backup Set
  • Backup set can be created / deleted, and backup set settings can be configured in the AhsayCBS user web console at Backup / Restore > User > Backup Set
File Explorer
  • Feature replaced by Ahsay Online Backup Restore (AhsayOBR) in version 7.
  • Newly introduced in version 7. Quick restore can be performed using AhsayOBR (an executable for Windows platforms, a script file for Linux / Mac OS X platforms).
  • Deletion of backup data must now be performed via the client UI via the Utility Menu.
Web Restore via Internet Web Browser
  • The Restorer Applet is replaced by Ahsay Online Backup Restore (AhsayOBR) in version 7.
  • Newly introduced in version 7. Quick restore can be performed using AhsayOBR. For details, refer to the AhsayOBR User Guide (Windows, Mac, Linux (GUI)).
Report
  • Backup and restore report can be created / deleted, and settings can be viewed in the AhsayCBS user web console at Backup / Restore > User > Backup Set
Statistics
  • Usage and summary statistic of backup account can be viewed in the AhsayCBS user web console at Backup / Restore > User > Statistic
Log
  • Feature has been removed in version 7.
Effective Policy
  • Newly introduced in version 7. Effective policy (e.g. user setting policies, backup set settings policies, GUI setting policies, default values, preempted values, preempted backup set) applied to the backup account can be viewed in the AhsayCBS user web console at Backup / Restore > User > Effective Policy
Monitoring (Live Activities)
  • Newly introduced in version 7. Live backup / restore job status and process can be viewed in the AhsayCBS user web console at Monitoring > Live Activities > Backup Status / Restore Status
Run Direct
  • Newly introduced in version 7.9. Run Direct (instant restore of VMware virtual machine) can be performed on the AhsayCBS user console at Backup / Restore > Run Direct
Cloud File Backup
  • Newly introduced in version 7.9. Backup and restore of Run on Server Cloud File backup set (an agentless backup set for backup / restore of data on cloud storage) can be performed on the AhsayCBS user web console at Backup / Restore > User > Backup Set
Office 365 Exchange Online Backup
  • Newly introduced in version 7.9. Backup and restore of Office 365 mailboxes.
  • Newly introduced in version 7.15. Backup and restore of Public folders for Office 365 Exchange Online Backup Sets.
OpenDirect / Granular Restore
  • Newly introduced in version 7.13.
  • OpenDirect - Support the restore of individual files/folders within a compressed/image file without the need to restore the whole compressed/image file first. For AhsayOBM/AhsayACB File backup sets on Windows operating system.
  • Granular Restore - Support the restore of individual files/folders within a VMware ESXi/vCenter or Hyper-V guest virtual machines running on Windows Operating System, without the need to boot up or restore the whole guest virtual machines first.
MS Exchange 2016 Mail Level Backup
  • Newly introduced in version 7.15.
  • Support backup and restore of MS Exchange 2016 mailboxes for standalone and DAG setups.
  • MS Exchange 2016 mailbox backups and restores supports either 'on server' or 'remote backup' deployment options.
MS Hyper-V VM Backup
  • Newly introduced in version 7.15.
  • CBT Cluster Services supports all backup destinations on Hyper-V 2008 R2, 2012, and 2012 R2.
  • Hyper-V 2016 RCT (Resilient Change Tracking) supports all backup destinations.

Main User Interface
Version 6 Same in v7? Comments / Changes on v7
Login Menu N/A
Options
  • User can open the Options menu in the client UI at Login Menu > Show advanced option
Backup Server N/A
Proxy
  • New restriction imposed, SOCKS is not supported.
Summary
  • User summary such as the backup / restore statistic and quota usage can be viewed in the client UI at the Report menu.
User Profile
  • User Profile can be viewed in the client UI at the Profile menu.
Encryption Recovery
  • Newly introduced in version 7. Users can enable this option to save their backup sets' encryption setting to Ahsay, allowing them to recover their encryption settings by contacting Ahsay support for assistance.
Decrypt Local Copy Wizard
  • Decrypt Local Copy Wizard is removed in version 7.
  • User can restore backup data on local destination in the client UI via the Restore menu.
Decrypt Files Wizard
  • The Decrypt File Wizard utility is renamed to Decrypt Backup File, it can be found in the client UI via the Utilities menu.

Backup
Version 6 Same in v7? Comments / Changes on v7
Backup Set
  • User can select a backup set for backup in the client UI at Backup > Select the corresponding backup set
Backup to
  • In version 7, the destination for a Local Copy or Seed Load backup must be created as in the Destination menu before performing the backup.
  • Backup destination settings can be configured in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Destination
  • To perform a Seed Load backup:
    • Select the created destination (e.g. the removable hard disk) in the Destination setting when performing a manual backup. Copy / Sync the backup data to the corresponding destination afterward (e.g. the User Home, or cloud storage location).
  • To perform a Local Copy backup:
    • Select the created destination (e.g. the local disk) in the Destination setting when performing a manual backup. Schedule backup will automatically backup the data to all existing storage destination.
  • To perform a Local Copy only backup:
    • Do not create a destination to the backup server storage when creating the backup set, or delete CBS as Destination for the backup set. User can also de-select the corresponding destination in the Destination setting when performing a manual backup.
In-File Delta Type
  • User can select a backup set for backup in the client UI at Backup > Select the corresponding backup set > In-File Delta Type
  • Note that for AhsayOBM installation on NAS (a new feature of version 7):
    • The In-file delta type is not configurable on AhsayOBM UI.
    • The In-file delta settings (basic and advanced settings) can only be configured via the AhsayCBS console at Backup / Restore > Users, Groups & Policies > username > Backup Set > In-file Delta
Run Retention Policy after backup N/A
  • Newly introduced in version 7. Important to note that the retention clearing job is now managed / performed by the client application in version 7. User can start this job manually, or after a manual or scheduled backup job. Refer to the following KB article for details: How to start a retention policy job to clear out of retention data?
  • Note that for AhsayOBM installation on NAS (a new feature of version 7):
    • Advance retention policy can only be configured via the AhsayCBS web console at Backup / Restore > Users, Groups & Policies > username > Backup Set > Retention Policy

Restore
Version 6 Same in v7? Comments / Changes on v7
Backup Set
  • User can select a backup set for restore in the client UI at Restore > Select the corresponding backup set
Destination to Restore from N/A
  • Newly introduced in version 7. User can select the backup destination which contain the data that they would like to restore.
Show Files as of Job N/A
Show All Files
  • Option removed in version 7.
Filter
  • User can apply filter for a restore job in the client UI at Restore > Select the corresponding backup set > Destination to Restore > Show Filter
Restore Destination
  • User can select to restore the data to the Original Location or an Alternate Location in the client UI at Restore > Select the corresponding backup set > Destination to Restore from > Restore files to
Delete
Search N/A
Restore File Permission
  • User can enable restore the file permission option in the client UI at Restore > Select the corresponding backup set > Destination to Restore from > Restore files to > Show advanced option > Restore file permissions
Delete Extra Files
  • User can enable the delete extra files option in the client UI at Restore > Select the corresponding backup set > Destination to Restore from > Restore files to > Show advanced option > Delete extra files
Follow Link
  • User can enable the following link option in the client UI at Restore > Select the corresponding backup set > Destination to Restore from > Restore files to > Show advanced option > Follow Link
Temporary Directory N/A
  • Newly introduced in version 7. User can now configure the temp directory used by the restore job. The setting can be changed at Restore > Select the corresponding backup set > Destination to Restore from > Restore files to > Temporary Directory

Backup Sets
Version 6 Same in v7? Comments / Changes on v7
Add
  • User can create a backup set in the client UI at Backup Sets > Add
Delete
  • User can delete a backup set in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Delete this backup set
Windows User Authentication
  • Settings can be configured in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > General
Backup Source
  • Settings can be configured in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Source
  • Advanced option (to select individual folder or files for backup) can be found in the same page by clicking "I would like to choose the files to backup".
Backup Schedule
  • Feature enhanced in version 7. The following backup schedule is the same in version 7:
    • Daily
    • Weekly
    • Monthly
    • Custom
  • These schedule can be configured in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Backup Schedule
  • The following backup schedule is removed in version 7:
    • Periodic Schedule
  • Instead of using a periodic schedule, user can utilize the Continuous Backup feature at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Continuous Backup > Define how often backup run
  • When upgrading from version 6 to 7, existing periodic schedule will be removed after the upgrade.
    • For installation on Windows, re-create the schedule by using the Continuous Backup feature.
    • For installation on Linux or Mac OS X, as CDP is not supported, the schedule backup settings will be lost and will have to create multiple backup schedules to meet their periodic backup requirement.
  • For AhsayOBM installation on NAS (a new feature of version 7), only Daily schedule type is configurable via the AhsayOBM UI. Weekly, Monthly, or Custom schedule must be configured via the AhsayCBS web console.
  • Newly introduced in v7.15. Support backup schedule setting "Stop after XX hours" to more than 24 hours.
Encryption
  • Feature enhanced in version 7. The default encryption setting is:
    • Encryption key - A randomly generated sequence of 44 alphanumeric characters
    • Encryption Algorithm - AES
    • Encryption Method - CBC
    • Key Length - 256 bits
  • Encryption setting of each backup sets can be viewed in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Show advanced settings > Others > Encryption
  • FAQs and best practice for managing your encryption key can be found in the following KB article: Best practices for managing encryption key on AhsayOBM or AhsayACB version 7?
  • Newly introduced in version 7.9.2.0. AhsayOBM/AhsayACB will prompt for confirmation of encryption key when creating new backup set and provide an option to make a copy of the encryption key for safe keeping.
  • Newly introduced in version 7.11. Support the selection of current user login password as the backup set encryption key with the following encryption settings:
    • Encryption Algorithm - AES
    • Encryption Method - CBC
    • Key Length - 256 bits
Continuous Data Protection (CDP)
  • The Continuous Data Protect feature is renamed to Continuous Backup, some options are removed in version 7.
  • The Continuous Backup feature supports all backup set types (compared to only file type backup set in version 6), but this feature only available on both AhsayOBM / ACB on Windows platform.
  • Continuous Backup setting can be modified in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Continuous Backup
  • The following options are removed:
    • Time Mark Interval
    • Minimum Update Interval
    • Backup Source - Backup all files
    • Backup Source - Custom
    • Advanced CDP Setting (e.g. Backup Control on CPU usage / Network traffic / No input time)
  • The above settings will be removed after upgrading to version 7. If "Backup Source - Custom" was configured for the backup set in version 6, it will be migrated to use the backup set's Backup Source automatically.
  • The following option is the same in version 7:
    • Exclude Filter
  • The following options are new in version 7:
    • Define how often backup run
    • Only apply to files smaller than
  • Note:
    • Continuous Backup is not available for AhsayOBM installation on NAS (a new feature of version 7).
Destination N/A
In-File Delta
  • The In-file Delta feature is modified in version 7.
  • The following option is removed:
    • Delta Merge
  • The following options are the same in version 7:
    • Default type
    • In-file Delta block size
    • Only apply In-file Delta to files large than an adjustable size
    • Upload full file conditions
    • Advanced In-file Delta setting
  • Note that for AhsayOBM installation on NAS (a new feature of version 7):
    • The In-file delta type is not configurable on AhsayOBM UI.
    • The In-file delta settings (basic and advanced settings) can only be configured via the AhsayCBS at Backup / Restore > Users, Groups & Policies > username > Backup Set > In-file Delta
  • In-file Delta setting can be modified in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > In-file Delta
  • Newly introduced in version 7.11. New condition added for "Upload full file", "Failed to generate delta file". This setting is enabled by default (which is the default behaviour pre-7.11) if AhsayOBM/AhsayACB is unable to generate an incremental or differential delta, then the full file will be uploaded instead. If this option is not enabled AhsayOBM/AhsayACB will log a delta file generation error skipping the full file upload and continue with the rest of the backup job.
Retention Policy
  • The Retention Policy feature is enhanced in version 7.
  • The retention clearing routine job is now managed / performed by the client application in version 7. User can start this job manually, or after a manual or scheduled backup job. Refer to the following KB article for details: How to start a retention policy job to clear out of retention data?
  • The option of "Remove retention files for overlap policy" is removed in version 7.
  • Retention Policy of a backup set can be modified at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Retention Policy
  • For AhsayOBM installation on NAS (a new feature of version 7):
    • Basic retention policy can be configured in the AhsayOBM UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Others > Retention Policy
    • Advanced retention policy can only be configured via the AhsayCBS console at Backup / Restore > Users, Groups & Policies > username > Backup Set > Retention Policy
Backup Filter
  • The backup filter setting can be configured in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Source > Filter
  • For AhsayOBM installation on NAS (a new feature of version 7), the backup filter option is not available.
Command Line Tool
  • The command line setting setting can be configured in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Command Line Tool
  • For AhsayOBM installation on NAS (a new feature of version 7), command line tool can only be configured via the AhsayCBS console at Backup / Restore > Users, Groups & Policies > username > Backup Set > Command Line Tool
Extra Backup
  • The Extra Backup options are simplified in version 7.
  • System Logout Backup Reminder - It can be configured in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Reminder > Remind backup during Windows log off or shut down
  • Note when upgrading from version 6 to 7:
    • Off-Line Backup Reminder is removed in version 7
Local Copy
  • Local Copy option has been integrated into the Destination feature (e.g. create a backup storage location to a local volume).
  • User can configure a backup set to backup to a local destination in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Destination
  • When upgrading from version 6 to 7, any existing Local Copy destination will automatically be migrated as a Local Destination to the corresponding location.
  • The following options are removed in version 7:
    • Local Copy only Retention Policy
    • Skip backing up to Ahsay Offsite Backup Server
  • When upgrading from version 6 to 7, the Local Copy only Retention Policy will be removed and the backup set's Retention Policy will be used instead.
  • The "Skip backing up to Ahsay Offsite Backup Server" setting (if enabled) will also be removed. However, since there is no Destination configured to the backup server, no offsite backup will be performed.
  • As backup set data migration (conversion of data from v6 format to v7 block format) is only performed on backup sets hosted directly on AhsayCBS backup server, v6 Local Copy backup sets will not undergo data migration after AhsayOBM is upgraded to v7, only index migration will be performed. Instead all new backup jobs performed using AhsayOBM v7 will be saved in v7 block format. AhsayOBM v7 will support the restore of Local Copy data in both legacy v6 and new v7 format.
Bandwidth Control N/A
  • Newly introduced in version 7. Users can limit the transfer rate (on the average transfer rate, and not an absolute limit) when performing backup and restore.
  • The Bandwidth Control settings can be configured in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Bandwidth Control
  • For AhsayOBM installation on NAS (a new feature of version 7), the Bandwidth Control can only be configured via the AhsayCBS console at Backup / Restore > Users, Groups & Policies > username > Backup Set > Bandwidth Control
Options
  • The following options previously found in the Option menu of version 6 are moved to the Others menu in version 7:
    • Temporary Directory for storing backup files
    • Follow Link
    • Volume Shadow Copy
    • Compression Type
    • Backup File Permissions
  • The following option is removed in version 7:
    • Transfer block size
  • When upgrading from version 6 to 7, the Transfer block size setting will be removed after the upgrade.
  • Others menu can be accessed in the client UI at Backup Sets > Select the corresponding backup set > Others
  • For AhsayOBM installation on NAS (a new feature of version 7), the temporary directory, follow link, compression type setting can only be configured to a local directory on the NAS device.
Proxy Server Settings
  • The Proxy setting can be configured in the client UI at Settings > Proxy

Utilities
Version 6 Same in v7? Comments / Changes on v7
Data Integrity Check
Space Freeing Up
Delete Backup Data
Decrypt Backup Data
  • In version 7, backup data can be decrypted with the Decrypt Backup Data utility, instead of the Decrypt File Wizard. The Decrypt Backup Data utility can be found in the client UI via the Utilities menu.

Settings
Version 6 Same in v7? Comments / Changes on v7
Windows Event Log
  • Newly introduced in version 7. Logging to Windows Event Viewer can also be enabled for AhsayOBM / ACB within their respective UI.

AhsayACB
Version 6 Same in v7? Comments / Changes on v7
Installation / Upgrade
  • Newly introduced in version 7. Installation of the client application is now a 2-Step process. The initial size of the AhsayACB installer is under 3 MB, once the installer is executed, common cross-platforms installation files will be downloaded from the backup server to complete the installation process.

    Connection to the AhsayCBS server is required during the installation process.
  • There are also new installation restriction imposed for AhsayACB on version 7, only supports Windows desktop platforms (e.g. Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1/10). AhsayACB cannot be installed on any server grade Windows platforms (e.g. Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, SBS 2008 and SBS 2011 ... etc.)
  • However, AhsayACB users can now create mulitple backup sets of the following Backup Set Types:
    • File Backup
    • IBM Lotus Notes Backup
    • MS Windows System Backup
    • Cloud File Backup from v7.9.0.0 or above
    • Office 365 Exchange Online Backup from v7.11.0.0 or above
  • Note when upgrading from version 6 to 7:
    • AhsayACB installations on Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, SBS 2008 and SBS 2011 cannot be upgraded to version 7.
    • AhsayACB installations on Mac OS X version pre-10.7.3 cannot be upgraded to version 7.
Decrypt Backup Data
  • Newly introduced in version 7. User can now decrypt backup data directly using AhsayACB with the Decrypt Backup Data utility. The Decrypt Backup Data utility can be found in the client UI via the Utilities menu.


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