Backing up your data
Which type of backup is the best choice for my data?

The variety of backup methods: from full and incremental to differential and mirrored backup.
There are different types of backup, such as full backup, incremental backup, differential backup and mirror backup. The different backup types are described below.
1. full backup
A full backup (also known as a complete backup) is a backup copy of all data on a system. All data is backed up in a single backup process, regardless of whether it has been changed since the last backup or not. Full backups are very time consuming and require a lot of disk space, but they are the easiest type of backup to restore data from.
2. incremental backup
With an incremental backup, only the data that has been changed or added since the last backup is backed up. This means that only the changes that have been made since the last backup are backed up. Incremental backups are faster and require less storage space than full backups, as only changed or new data is backed up. However, to restore an incremental backup, you need the full backup and all incremental backups that have been created since then.
3. differential backup
In a differential backup, all data that has been changed or added since the last full backup is backed up. In contrast to incremental backups, however, not only the last incremental backup is backed up here, but all changes since the last full backup. Differential backups are faster than full backups and require less storage space than incremental backups. To restore a differential backup, however, you need the full backup and the last differential backup.
4. mirror backup
A mirror backup (also known as an image backup or system image) is a complete copy of the entire system, including the operating system, applications and all data. The mirror backup is an exact copy of the original system and enables the entire system to be restored quickly and completely in the event of a system error or failure. However, the mirror backup requires a lot of storage space and is time-consuming to create.
Langmeier Software offers solutions not only for companies, but also for private individuals who want to keep their files safe. Therefore, we offer our customers all types of backups, including full, incremental and differential backups to meet the different needs of our users. If you would like to know more about the different backup solutions or which one is right for you, please contact our support team.
For PC & Laptop
For servers & virtual machines
Backup Essentials
€39.90 per year
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- Cancel at any time
- Support & upgrades included
- Data backup under Windows 11, 10, 8, 7
- Simple user interface
- Back up files and folders
- Backup of the entire computer
- Backup of emails and internet bookmarks
- Backup of OneDrive and Google Drive
- Restore individual files and folders
- Boot medium for restoring the entire computer
- Live ransomware scanner protects computer and backup media
- Backup to USB drives
- Backup to NAS
- Backup to OneDrive, Google Drive & Dropbox
- Backup to Langmeier Backup online storage & aBusiness Suite
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Backup Professional
€49.50 per year
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- Cancel at any time
- Support & upgrades included
- Data backup under Windows 11, 10, 8, 7
- Professional user interface
- Back up files and folders
- Backup of the entire computer
- Backup of emails and internet bookmarks
- Backup of OneDrive and Google Drive
- Restore individual files and folders
- Boot medium for restoring the entire computer
- Live ransomware scanner protects computer and backup media
- Backup to USB drives
- Backup to NAS
- Backup to OneDrive, Google Drive & Dropbox
- Backup to Langmeier Backup online storage & aBusiness Suite
- Backup to FTP server and public clouds
- Encryption
- Restore by date
- Eject data carrier at the end of the backup
- Backup logs by email
- Send backup status via SMS
- Backup as Windows service
Backup
Business
€99 per year
Select
- Cancel at any time
- Support & upgrades included
- Data backup under Windows 11, 10, 8, 7
- Professional user interface
- Back up files and folders
- Backup of the entire computer
- Backup of emails and internet bookmarks
- Backup of OneDrive and Google Drive
- Restore individual files and folders
- Boot medium for restoring the entire computer
- Live ransomware scanner protects computer and backup media
- Backup to USB drives
- Backup to NAS
- Backup to OneDrive, Google Drive & Dropbox
- Backup to Langmeier Backup online storage & aBusiness Suite
- Backup to FTP server and public clouds
- Encryption
- Restore by date
- Eject data carrier at the end of the backup
- Backup logs by email
- Send backup status via SMS
- Backup as Windows service
- Integrated script language
- Backup to ZIP archives
- Protected network folders with login information
- Professional ransomware protection
- Tape drives of all types
- Data backup to WORM media (Write-Once-Read-Many)
- Backup as Windows service
- Hardware separation of drives using DSC device (Data Save Control device)
- Backup of folder security settings
about the author: Natalia Bobro
Chief Digital Transformation Officer
Natalia Bobro is Langmeier Software's Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) and in this role is responsible for the company's overall business development and strategy. As CDTO, Natalia Bobro focuses on positioning Langmeier Software as a leading technology company in the area of software and services.
Under Bobro's leadership, Langmeier Software focuses on a broad range of business areas, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications, cloud services and enterprise applications. It invests heavily in the development of new software products and solutions and promotes the introduction of AI & cloud services such as Cloud Backup, aBusiness Genius and aBusiness Suite.
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