Carbonite – Bewertungsseite 2

Vorteile

You can backup your server and desktops using the locally installed software. You have great control over what and when everything is backed up.

Nachteile

When I needed to do a full server restore, it would have taken days to restore. I contacted Carbonite which sent me a hard drive with our backup on it, which save me many hours.

Vorteile

Once set up it is very easy to use. It will continue working in the background.

Nachteile

Can have errors or quit working and the user not be aware. The bing that makes it nice, automatic hands off backup, also makes it a danger. You need to verify frequently that the software is doing its job.

Vorteile

I felt safe having Carbonite in place to securely backup my data on a daily basis.

Nachteile

I did not like not having the ability to file share. The initial set up to backup all our files took forever to complete and it affected the use of the computer while it was transferring data.

Vorteile

The fact that Carbonite runs in the background and ensures my files are always backed up is great. Once it is setup, you do not have to do anything with 95% of your data.

Nachteile

It would be nice to have it automatically backup all file sizes - without going to specific large files to add them.

Vorteile

Carbonite provides a relatively inexpensive and seemingly feature-rich DIY solution for offsite backups. I appreciate being able to set policies for different user types, the ability to download partial or full user backups from the cloud, and being able to give end-users access to their documents on mobile devices via the Carbonite app.

Nachteile

At times, I find the Carbonite Server UI to be confusing and slow. The way that backup sets are configured and managed just isn't very clear to me. Additionally, when viewing the server backup history from the online control panel, more ways to search / filter the backup history by server, status, etc. would be appreciated.

Vorteile

Easy setup, easy upgrades. Product is easy to navigate. It's file icon feature easily lets you see what has or hasn't been backed up.

Nachteile

Pricing structure has recently changed, not offering previous plan. Pricing model has increased without offering explanation of what current plan covered.

Vorteile

I use this product on my personal and business machine. If my computer were to die, I can easily recover everything

Nachteile

I like it, it works great. I have recovered files myself with no assistance

Vorteile

The home version works great. I like the ability to access my files remotely from any computer with internet connection.

Nachteile

When running, this Carbonite slows down my computer a little. However, I understand this is a problem with all cloud based backup storage.

Vorteile

This product is great for backing up areas of my computer that OneDrive doesn't. It will get my whole C drive, desktop, profile folder, whatever I need, instead of just my documents.

Nachteile

Nothing really, it does everything I need and closes a simple gap not covered by another product. Great!

Vorteile

Price was reasonable and setting it up was pretty easy. This service worked great for most of my files. This is an update to my previous review.

Nachteile

They don't backup 100% of your computer as advertised. I learned this the hard way. I set up my computer to back up everything with Carbonite. When my hard drive failed I was happy I had this cloud service... but when restoring my files it was a pain restoring my wife's saved fonts and family pictures. To my horror I couldn't find my ripped classic movie collection nor most of my family videos. All of these were saved in my iTunes library and after speaking with customer service I learned that Carbonite does not automatically back up any videos not found in the Photos app. They will back up videos, but you have to manually do it, I am still mad to this day!

Vorteile

With the Carbonite Mobile app, you can easily synchronize all your laptop desktop files to your smartphone. As such, your desktop appears on your phone. I love how I can easily access all my files, including send new files from my phone without having to take my computer with me.

Nachteile

There is a lag in time when you create new files on your desktop and when they finally appear as a new file on your smartphone.

Vorteile

We use Carbonite in our office and it is a great program to have. The software runs in the background and doesn't slow your computer down. I also appreciate the friendly reminders of when we're either running out of space or didn't backup a computer during the week.

Nachteile

Make sure each machine has a specific profile name because the system will get confused. Also, please don't attempt to duplicate machine names (i.e. if your computer is completing an IT replacement) as this also confusing the system.

Vorteile

several levels of backing up and recovering methods, imaging, file and folder, excellent bandwidth throttling tables. local backups and online. easy to use interface

Nachteile

Seed drives. I wish they offered seed drives to speed up implementation of backup initial installation. many small offices dont have large connections to upload, so it creates a giant 3 month long backlog of incremental. They recently changed the local app to a more "windows 10" feel. I dont care for it at all. I like the classic layout. The cloud website isnt synced very well with the local cllints as far as backup reporting goes. many times its out of sync.

Vorteile

Carbonite is easy to set up on each machine. We can select what we want backed up. Restore can be done in a couple ways.

Nachteile

Occasionally it will give you a message that something is not being backed up and 99% of the time if you check you will find it was being backed up anyway. Just little glitches like that.

Vorteile

Carbonite makes keeping a record of your valuable information extremely easy and reliable. In the past when we have had a computer crash and vital information was lost from the unit we were able to easily find and backup the information from Carbonite.

Nachteile

We really have not had any negative experience with using Carbonite. It is easy to set up and to download your lost information.

Vorteile

High value for money. Great back up schedule. Ease to restore files.

Nachteile

Challenge to remove backed up files you delete from machine. Some times too many files are restored.

Vorteile

Easy to use, easy to schedule backups.
Easy to restore files or groups of files.

Nachteile

None that I can think of. It works great.

Vorteile

The tool does exactly what you need it to do - back up your hard drive to the cloud with ease!

Nachteile

None - software is fantastic and has saved me once during a hard drive failure!

Vorteile

Economical. Easy to set up and configure. Backs up files automatically in near real time. User-friendly interface.

Nachteile

Can get costly when adding multiple computers and devices.

Vorteile

that it backs up my files on my computer?

Nachteile

its does not work, the software stops working and does not back up my computer. the last time it backed up my computer was Oct 31 and it March 23. so I call support spend an hour trying to get them to reinstall the software. and the said i need a level 3 tech to do so. so they are going to call me back in the mean time the software is off line right now ... this is crazy.

Vorteile

I had been using an onsite back up system and tried the 30 day free trial with Carbonite. super easy to set up and they had great follow up to get us going

Nachteile

I haven't really had any problems with Carbonite yet. it runs in the back ground constantly and i never even notice it's there. everything I want is backed up!

Vorteile

By far - what I most like about Carbonite is once it's installed, you pretty much forget about it. Lots of backup software requires frequent attention, but Carbonite just does its thing without bothering you.

Nachteile

There's nothing negative to say about Carbonite.

Vorteile

We love that we can count on Carbonite to have our files/data backed up when we need it. The application is easy to use and Carbonite has great features when logged in to change the way you back up your data!

Nachteile

Using Carbonite is safe and easy, the toughest part of backing up data is knowing how much space we need to have. The great news is that Carbonite will help you with what kind of space you need!

Vorteile

Carbonite endpoint backup solution has ease of deployment and policy settings. Once you set it up correctly based on your companies values, carbonite does the rest.

Nachteile

Coming off of the trial and into production it seemed that policy settings where missed. It would have been beneficial for carbonite to explain more in depth about restrictions within their policy settings. After a few phone calls back and forth everything seems to be running well.

Communication to the customer is key

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Vorteile

I love this software! It is so easy to use and gives great peace of mind that my documents are stored. I like how you don't have to do anything but simply let the software run in the background.

Nachteile

It can take Carbonite quite a bit of time to restore documents after a factory reset of the computer. While I understand that a lot of files take time, it does seem that there can be some duplicates that don't need to happen.

Vorteile

Users love being able to login on phone/pad and view files that have been synced from their workstation/laptop. Also, gives them security that their files are backed up if something went wrong with their workstation/laptop.

Nachteile

Not really con but depending on amount of data, syncing it up and recovery can take sometime to complete.

Vorteile

Easy to use, with strong encryption and security.

Nachteile

Limitations on what types can be updated. Single-device. Limited versioning.

Vorteile

I like that this gives peace of mind that all my files will be safe. I like the green dots that show easily which stuff is backed up. also, i like that you can get to your files easily in the cloud as needed.

Nachteile

the only thing i don't like about the software is the price. this is pretty expensive compared to other options.

Vorteile

I like that this software is very reliable. It is working in the background constantly updating all new files. Not only that, but it doesn't slow down the computer while doing it which is a huge plus in my book. I've had many other software programs slow my computer down and I end up ditching them. If we accidentally delete a file, we can go into Carbonite and recover it.

Nachteile

A couple downsides to this is that if you do happen to lose your information, it takes a long time to download all of the files back onto your computer. Another downside is that Cabonite does not backup any files that have the symbol ~ in the name. I use this often to put certain commonly used files up at the top of list for quick access.

Vorteile

We use Carbonite on all of our laptops in our office. We do not have a central server and so everyone has company information stored on their laptops. You select which folders, files or drives you want backed up. It will back them up and you really don't need to do anything.

I had to restore a few files and it was a snap.

Nachteile

Sometimes it goes offline and I need to reboot my laptop to get it recognize my mac. Once I do that it is all good to go.

Vorteile

The ease with which to back up was the greatest pro of this software. The Mac user interface was easy to work with. It also appears to not tax resources on the computer

Nachteile

Account maintenance was not at all intuitive and there was no way to upgrade easily once a plan was chosen. A support person had be brought in and then it was discovered that the free trial was be forfeited if the plan was upgraded. Additionally, the sales support couldn't seem to give reasons to choose Carbonite over its competitors

Vorteile

I like the peace of mind that Carbonite provides, knowing that my files are constantly being backed up. I don't have to worry about losing one file should something go wrong at my workplace.

Nachteile

Sometimes Carbonite loses its connection to the internet and sends a message that you have not backed up in X number of days/weeks. I have to reboot the server and this usually fixes the problem, but it can be annoying to have to do that.

Vorteile

I love that it backs up everything on my computer automatically to the cloud. I would not remember to manually backup my computer often enough to save myself from a hard drive failure. I also like to be able to access any file from my phone at any time.

Nachteile

I wish that I could download multiple files at once when I go into Remote Access. I can only get one at a time.

Vorteile

Carbonite automatically backs up your entire user files making it easier to transfer between an old or disabled PC and a new machine if you have tech experience.

Nachteile

Restore option takes a fairly long time and isn't as clear as it could be as to how to restore to the same directories as you had.

Vorteile

Loved that it is easy to install and great at live backups. Also had a great app to access docs remotely.

Nachteile

Did not like the tiered system for whole drive or file type backups.

Vorteile

You are able to access the carbonite backup drive right in the file explorer. From this carbonite backup drive you are able to see what files have been backed up, what is pending. You are able to restore files or pause the backup. Very easy for a non-tech person to use.

Nachteile

As an IT technician, the administrator portal does not allow many functions so you must connect to the users pc in order to select any files to remove from the backup. The default policy could be better and should not include app data.

Vorteile

Setup was easy, installed in minutes. Initial cloud backup started right away

Nachteile

Integration with our ticketing system was fine. Random invoices though about our contract were puzzling at times.

Vorteile

Fast, easy to use, reliable, can access all info from all devices

Vorteile

What's not to like. Download, simple set up and you're protected. It's really that way. What a great feel to know that your information is being constantly protected. It doesn't slow your system down either.

Nachteile

I would always like it to be free to users but I doubt that will happen. I'm sorry but I really can't think of any cons.

Vorteile

The price and ease of use is fantastic and intuitive.

Nachteile

Some setup confused me a little bit but I suspect it was my skills that were the problem.

Vorteile

Carbonite provided outstanding customer service when we needed to transfer files to a new computer. They walked us through the entire process and saved us hours of heartache!

Nachteile

The price point is fairly competitive with other cloud backup solutions and sometimes they offer discounts at time of renewal if a 5-year plan is chosen.

Vorteile

It's very easy to set up multiple users with separate log ins on one account. This allows additional security, which is appreciated.

Nachteile

Data backups will occasionally run during business hours and slow down bandwidth, but you can always pause a back up for 30 minutes up to 8 hours.

Vorteile

I love how quickly I can access a file on my computer remotely from my phone - for example, I recently went on a trip and forgot the itinerary spreadsheet I had saved to my desktop at home. It only took a minute to retrieve it while waiting at baggage claim.

Nachteile

I have not had any issues with this software, except forgetting to unpause the backup sometimes.

Vorteile

I love that Carbonite is constantly running in the background and instantly and automatically backs up file changes and new files without me having to do anything!

Nachteile

The price is little bit high compared to some other alternatives. but the ease of use of this software makes it worth it.

Vorteile

Makes backing up your whole machine or just some important data extremely easy.

Nachteile

Restoring a backup from the cloud takes a lot longer than local backups and requires a steady connection.

Vorteile

With so many different types of backup software out there I think this is the best deal for a single computer. I love to be able to look up things from my backup on the app.

Nachteile

The thing I least like about it is that you have to manually choose to backup each video. That is a real pain and I have no idea why they make you do that!

Vorteile

It is so easy and works so well. I have had a computer crash and was thankfully already using Carbonite. It was so simple to load everything on the new computer. It is absolutely worth the money.

Nachteile

I don't like when they contact me to try to upsell new products. The one I have works great for me. I wish I could opt-out​ of promotional emails, but I also think others can benefit from the other products so I understand why they do it.

Vorteile

I like everything about this software. It's easy to setup. It runs in the background, and I don't even notice it. You have access to your files online.

Nachteile

There is no con, except maybe the price. But, you get what you pay for.

Vorteile

The security of having my files automatically backing up to the cloud.

Nachteile

Files aren't always uploaded as they exist on your computer. For instance, instead of files being in a folder, Carbonite sometimes uploads the folder (empty) and files individually. Very annoying.

Vorteile

Easy to use

Nachteile

Won't work on mac