A backup filter helps you easily select which data to include or exclude from backup. It makes managing backup tasks more efficient and saves time.
With Ahsay, backup filters are used to define specific data, such as files, folders, or cloud content, that will be included in or excluded from a backup. You can specify the criteria used to include or exclude data based on your needs. It is an easy and efficient way to ensure all your critical information is always backed up and safe.
Ahsay backup filters are not restricted to just files and folders. Its capability extends to cloud data, particularly to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, allowing more granular control:
- Google Workspace: Include or exclude Users, Shared Drives, and Gmail System Labels. Rregular files/folders can be excluded.
- Microsoft 365: Include or exclude Users, Teams, Site Collections, Public Folders, and Mailbox Standard Folders.
Ahsay supports two types of backup filters:
- Simple comparison: matches filenames or extensions using “Start with,” “End with,” or “Contains.”
- Regular expression: matches filenames or extensions using Unix-style expressions.
Efficient and accurate backup selection helps reduce the number of unnecessary files transferred, improving both backup and restore performance while lowering storage usage and costs.
The Benefits of Backup Filters
Reduced Storage Space
Backup filters help reduce the storage space required for backups by excluding unnecessary or irrelevant data. With the latest update, this capability now extends beyond local files and folders to include cloud platforms such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
You can now selectively include or exclude items such as Users, Shared Drives, Gmail System Labels, Teams, Site Collections, Public Folders, and Mailbox Standard Folders, ensuring only essential cloud data is backed up. This level of precision minimizes redundant content, reduces backup sizes, and ultimately lowers storage costs.
Faster Backup and Restore Times
Large or unfiltered backups take longer to complete and restore, especially during emergencies or system recovery. Backup filters streamline the process by capturing only what’s necessary, significantly reducing the data volume handled.
With extended support for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, organizations can fine-tune cloud backup scopes to include only critical components. The result is faster data transfers, quicker restore times, and improved overall efficiency across both on-premises and cloud environments. The smaller backup size created by backup filters means that backups can be created and restored much faster, allowing you to get back up and running again in no time.
Stronger Data Security
Backup filters can also improve data security. With unwanted files and cloud data removed from the backup, the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks is significantly reduced. This is because backups containing sensitive data, such as personal information or financial records, are not accessible to unauthorized users.
The expanded coverage for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 enables administrators to exclude sensitive or non-essential data, such as certain mailboxes or shared drives, from backup sets. This selective approach minimizes the exposure of confidential information, reduces the risk of data breaches, and supports compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.
To conclude, backup filters are powerful tools for optimizing protection strategies across both local and cloud environments. By precisely defining what data to include or exclude, whether from servers, endpoints, or cloud platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, organizations can reduce storage use, accelerate performance, and enhance data security, all while maintaining full control over their backup operations.
