Regular data backups reduce the risk of permanent data loss that can occur for many reasons including hardware failure, power failure, and virus attacks. In continuing its commitment to the protection of mission critical data at the University, Northwestern IT is participating with University schools and departments to provide a secure hosted data backup solution for workstation machines.
*CrashPlan for Home Use is no longer being offered, or renewed, through the vendor, Code 42 and will no longer be available for use starting October 23, 2018. An alternate option is available through Carbonite. Important Changes to CrashPlan for Home Use.
Features and Benefits
Administrators can manage client backups via a web console. Additional benefits and features of this service include:
- Compatible with most operating systems
- 24/7 service monitoring
- Unlimited cloud storage
- Restores any file from any point in time
- Vendor Support
Available to
Cost
Variable
How to Request Service
For school or department click the "Request Service" button to the right.
* CrashPlan for Home Use is no longer being offered, or renewed, through the vendor, Code 42 and will no longer be available for use starting October 23, 2018. An alternate option is available through Carbonite. Important Changes to CrashPlan for Home Use