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NovaBACKUP Business Essentials Changelog

What's new in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 20.1 Build 808.1

Aug 11, 2023
  • The new NovaBACKUP release changes everything about data protection for you and your customers: A significant increase in backup and restore speed to the cloud, enhanced central management, and new features that simplify everyday backups and restores. NovaBACKUP takes a giant step forward, simply and reliably securing data to the storage location of your choice conveniently administered from wherever you are.
  • New Data Mover Engine:
  • The NEW NovaBACKUP Data Mover Engine is the core of NovaBACKUP. It leverages the latest streaming technologies and compression algorithms to speed up the backup of files and systems to and from the cloud, leading to a backup strategy that allows for near-zero continuous data protection.
  • Drastically increase the number of backup jobs to the NovaBACKUP Cloud and increase backup data loads with minimal impact to system resources – an up to 7x backup to cloud speed improvement compared to older versions of NovaBACKUP.  
  • Lightening fast transfer to and from the cloud helps achieve near-continuous data protection, and with that incredibly short Restore times (RPO and RTO) for minimal disruption to productivity. 
  • Central Management:
  • Central Management Dashboard:
  • NovaBACKUP Central Management is growing up and now enables users to remotely access all the information they require to understand the status of backup data, make any necessary adjustments, and create new backup schedules with ease.  
  • Monitor the backup status of all connected agents and access important insights – from a high level down to the granular details. 
  • Create and update backup jobs without the need to be on-site, thus increasing your reach and empowering your own managed backup services.  
  • Reduce your administrative workload by integrating Central Management functionality into, for example, your own RMM using the now available open RESTful APIs. 
  • Disaster Recovery Images:
  • VHDx Inc_zoom:
  • Local image backups for Disaster Recovery are more efficient than ever and they take up less space. They are now set up in one single step.
  • Other new feature options like incremental or differential backups to VHD/VHDx make a system images even easier to work with.
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  • Cloud Backup:
  • The NovaBACKUP Cloud keeps growing with data centers in the USA, Canada, and now Germany. For Managed Service Providers and IT departments that want to centrally manage their local and cloud backups, there's now an option to achieve backup immutability, preventing backups from being hijacked and encrypted, for example, due to a ransomware attack.
  • By adding an additional S3-compatible device as a cloud destination to our NovaBACKUP PC, Server, and Business Essentials versions, you now have greater flexibility for adding cloud storage to your backup and recovery strategy. Utilizing the new NovaBACKUP Data Mover Engine, backups and restores from S3 devices leverage the same speed improvements.
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  • And There's More:
  • Support for SaaS-based applications like Microsoft 365 to protect emails, Teams, SharePoint, and more with optional mailbox backup or archive. 
  • A new Partner Management Center gives IT providers better visibility into active and even legacy product licenses, adding convenience and functionality to properly manage your customer’s license assets. 
  • A simple, usage-based pricing model differentiates NovaBACKUP software, while US- and German-based support provides a highly personalized experience unmatched in the industry.  
  • Removed Features:
  • Removed support for Windows 8.1

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 19.8 Build 1325.1 (Feb 2, 2022)

  • This release signifies a significant shift in the management of NovaBACKUP licenses. By utilizing NovaBACKUP CMon, users can now remotely backup data for any NovaBACKUP client license using NovaBACKUP CMon from anywhere with internet access. For MSPs and Resellers, this provides an opportunity to provide your clients with remote services like creating and updating backup jobs without the need to be on-site.
  • We are excited to announce that you can also now add any S3-compatible device as a cloud storage destination to our NovaBACKUP PC, Server, and Business Essentials licenses, giving you more options for cloud storage. This new functionality will allow you to add, back up to, and restore S3-compatible devices from NovaBACKUP.
  • We are excited to announce that you can also now add any S3-compatible device as a cloud storage destination to our NovaBACKUP PC, Server and Business Essentials licenses, giving you more options for cloud storage. This new functionality will allow you to add, back up to, and restore from S3-compatible devices from NovaBACKUP.
  • As a bonus, NovaBACKUP offers significantly faster backup and restore speeds with our new S3 compliant data mover; testing revealed increases upwards of 10X over our previous Amazon S3 speeds.
  • New NovaBACKUP CMon Features:
  • Increased backup and restore management functionality of CMon
  • Added ability to list, create, view, and delete backup jobs for an agent
  • Updated API to support more file backup and restore job settings and functions
  • Updated database schema to improve data integrity, data performance and functionality
  • Created a safeguard to prevent devices in use from being deleted to prevent backup failures
  • New NovaBACKUP Client License Features:
  • Support for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022
  • New technology for fast backups and restores to any S3 compatible device
  • Get up to 10X faster backup speeds with our new S3 compliant data mover
  • Improved file backup functionality to OneDrive
  • Enhanced details on backup job logs for error messages to improve error handling
  • Added details to logs to indicate skipped files that already exist when backing up to a cloud storage device
  • Ability to specify network credentials for backup retention jobs
  • Added support for setting up default email settings for image backups and retention jobs
  • Updated support tab with the embedded web browser to emulate Internet Explorer 10 mode
  • Removed Features / New Requirements:
  • NovaBACKUP Storage Server:
  • The setup installer will now prevent users from installing on Windows Operating Systems that are no longer supported: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Small Business Server 2011
  • Windows Server 2012 or higher is required.
  • NovaBACKUP Client:
  • Instead of creating an Amazon S3 device like in NovaBACKUP version 19.7 and prior, you will now be able to create S3 compatible devices.
  • The setup installer will now prevent users from installing on Windows Operating Systems that are no longer supported: Windows 7, Windows 8.0, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Small Business Server 2011, and Windows 10 Version 1507
  • Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10 Version 1607, or higher is required.
  • NovaBACKUP CMon:
  • The setup installer will now prevent users from installing on Windows Operating systems that are no longer supported: Windows 7, Windows 8.0, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Small Business Server 2011, and Windows 10 Version 1507
  • Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 Version 1607, or higher is required.

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 19.7 Build 409.1 (Apr 20, 2021)

  • New Features:
  • CMon:
  • Improved performance. Migrated the CMon web application to ASP.NET Core MVC5.
  • Introduced preliminary support for JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication through the API.
  • Added ability to list backup jobs for an agent through the API.
  • Added ability to create a file-level backup job for an agent through the API.
  • Added ability to delete a job for an agent through the API.
  • Added ability to read the details of a file-level backup job for an agent through the API.
  • Added ability to update a file-level backup job for an agent through the API.
  • NovaBACKUP Client:
  • Added agentsvc.log file to the LogCollector collection.
  • Display status text when restoring a large file from a cloud device.
  • Storage Server:
  • Removed verbose messages from getting logged in Masterlog.txt.
  • Fixed Issues:
  • CMon:
  • Fixed issue where the backup client agent service takes a long time to stop/restart if it cannot connect to CMon, and/or gets disconnected.
  • NovaBACKUP Client:
  • Fixed issue where a restore may fail from backups on a cloud device. In some instances restoring from the Cloud Device will show dates of 2038 and sizes of 300GB for every file, making restores fail. When going to the restore view of a Cloud Backup you will sometimes get a dialog box of 'the apf file was not found' so no restore can be done.
  • Fixed issue where a backup may not run. An "Account is currently active" pop-up will hold all further backups <fixed>.
  • Removed Features / New Requirements:
  • General:
  • Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 SBS SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server SBS 2011, and Windows 8.0 are no longer supported. Microsoft had ended support for Windows 8.0 since Jan. 12, 2016, and Windows Server 2008 since Jan. 14, 2020. Microsoft had ended support for Windows 7, Server 2008 SBS SP2, 2008 R2, and SBS 2011 since Jan 14, 2020. The setup installers have not yet been updated to prevent installation on those unsupported operating systems. The help documentation have not yet been updated with the new system requirements.
  • The setup installers have been updated with .NET Framework 4.7.2 as a prerequisite and is automatically installed.
  • CMon:
  • “Microsoft ASP.NET Core 3.1.10 - Windows Hosting Bundle” was added as a prerequisite for the CMon web application and can be automatically installed as part of the CMon setup installer. CMon no longer supports Windows Server 2012. .NET Core 3.1 isn’t supported on Windows Server 2012, even though Microsoft’s extended support for that operating system doesn’t end until Oct. 10, 2023. The setup installer has not yet been updated to prevent installation on Windows Server 2012. The help documentation has not yet been updated with the new system requirements. Windows Server 2012 R2 is still supported.
  • CMon no longer supports the “Stand-alone web server” and “SQLite” database provider. The setup installer has not yet been updated to prevent selecting the SQLite and stand-alone web server option. The help documentation has not yet been updated to remove the deprecated options.
  • Known Issues:
  • VMware ESXi 7.x and VMware vSphere 7.x are not yet supported by NovaBACKUP.
  • When Importing a backup, which already has an entry on the Restore tab from a different location, the software is unable to replace the existing entry, but indicates the Import operation was successful.
  • To Import a backup that was moved, delete the reference to the entry on the Restore tab that was originally written to a different location before performing the Import operation
  • Creating Image Boot Media using the "Simple" mode requires the presence of Windows installation files on the system. The software will detect if these Windows installation files are not in place and tell you if they are not. If these files are missing, use the "Advanced" mode to create the Image Boot Media.
  • Mounting Image Backups greater than 2TB crashes the system (BSOD) when running on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, or Windows Server 2008 R2.

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 19.6 Build 1012 (Oct 22, 2020)

  • It supports the 3-2-1 Backup Rule, which states: Have 3 copies of your data; stored on 2 different types formats (i.e. tape, disk, cloud, etc.), with 1 kept off-site (cloud for example).
  • It’s also easy to access and cost-effective. Shield yourself and your business from ransomware, disasters, hardware crashes, computer theft and accidental deletion by quickly restoring your data at any time.
  • Save resources and storage space. Our cloud storage is affordable and scalable.
  • Stay compliant with industry regulations like HIPAA, FERPA and GLBA. All data stored in the NovaBACKUP Cloud is encrypted, compressed and hosted in our secure US data center.
  • Cloud Service Improvements:
  • Ability to sell cloud services to new and existing perpetual customers.
  • Ability to sell cloud services to active NovaCare customers.
  • Ability to sell cloud services to expired NovaCare customers.
  • Improved cloud purchase and upgrade flow from within the backup client.
  • Improved CMon/Cloud account creation flow from within the backup client.
  • Improved UI and UX for re-attaching cloud storage devices.
  • Improved UI for connecting a cloud storage device.
  • Follow these steps to start using NovaBACKUP Cloud:
  • Download and install NovaBACKUP 19.6 by clicking here
  • Your settings and backup jobs will remain the same.
  • Click on Cloud Backup
  • Choose the amount of cloud storage, then click on “Add Cloud Storage”
  • Plug-in Improvements:
  • NovaBACKUP Cloud (xSP) restore of SQL and Exchange to an alternate location includes all pertinent files like a local restore would.
  • NovaBACKUP Cloud (xSP) plug-ins (SQL, VMWare, System State) allow restoration of different versions.
  • Ability to restore SQL or Exchange to an alternate location that does not have SQL or Exchange.
  • Progress bar displays for building cache files for Exchange and SQL backups, and for Exchange restores.
  • More Recently Added Features:
  • Added support for Windows 10 April 2020 Cumulative Update (version 1909).
  • Added support for Microsoft SQL Server 2019.
  • Added support for Microsoft Exchange 2019.
  • Cloud backup account creation and login flow optimized in CMon.

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 19.5 Build 1812 (Jun 19, 2020)

  • Added support for Windows 10 April 2020 Cumulative Update (version 1909).
  • Added support for Microsoft SQL Server 2019.
  • Cloud backup account creation and login flow optimized in CMon.

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 19.4 Build 916.1 (Apr 28, 2020)

  • NovaBACKUP Client features and fixes:
  • New feature: Added support for Windows 10April 2020Cumulative Update.
  • New feature: Added support for Microsoft SQL Server 2019.
  • New feature: Option to suppress missed scheduled backups. In Default Settings > AdvancedSettings as'Run missed scheduled jobs on service startup'. This option is enabled by default.
  • Fixed: Progress Bar during Verification stage not working on Tape or Disk.
  • Fixed: Unchecking a selected checkbox from the Restore tab should clear all selected versions in the client (Cloud xSP Storage device only).
  • Fixed: When creating a schedule via command line there is no option for maximum run time.
  • Fixed: VMware 6.5 & 6.7 cannot perform Incremental or Differential backups; fail with CBT error.
  • Fixed:Limit network bandwidth for xSP device does not work with plug-in data, it doesn’t actually limit the bandwidth.
  • Fixed: Cloud account with no quota set will show a Server storage of inf% using X amount of GB of 0KB
  • NovaBACKUP Client - Image Backup related features and fixes:
  • Fixed: Creation of sector-based images for drives larger than 8 TB not possible. The maximum disk size supported is now 64 TB.
  • CMon related features and fixes:
  • New feature:As an administrator, I want the Terms and Conditions agreement included in customer flowfor the user to accept.
  • New feature: As a customer, I don't want to have multiple account creations and log ins in order to use thecloud backup product in the client software.
  • New feature: Update Storage Server to License Server Logic to immediately show new cloud storage amount.
  • New feature:Improve UI in embedded browser dialog for reattaching storage.
  • New feature: Ability to re-attach cloud device without inputting password twice.
  • New feature: Added a connect button to the first page you see when you log in (list of storage accounts).
  • Fixed: Could not load file or assembly 'Z.EntityFramework.Plus.EF6".
  • Fixed: CMon 19.4.923.2 and 19.4.916.2 cannot install on Windows Server 2012 R2 w/September 2019Cumulative Updates installed, gets servicing stack TiWorker.exe error.
  • Fixed: SQL command execution may timeout when trying to delete old backup agent job history.
  • Fixed: A timing/multi-threading issue related to "AgentInMemorySettings" may prevent agents from connecting.
  • Fixed: MSP Dashboards randomly showing other customers' machines.
  • Fixed: Deleting notifications associated with job histories when grooming logs.
  • Cloud (xSP) related features and fixes:
  • Fixed: The limit network bandwidth option in an xSP device does not work with plug-in data, it doesn’t actually limit the bandwidth. Transfer throttle feature during xSP Device setup doesn't appear to work with Exchange or SQL transfers, is being ignored.
  • Fixed: Storage Server Configuration Manager version is statically set (hardcoded) as 19.3.0 instead of the version it actually is. It will now display the correct installed version.
  • Fixed: Storage Server exception: BufferTooSmall: Buffer size 8192 is insufficient for requested data

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 19.3 Build 408 (Apr 15, 2019)

  • General features and fixes:
  • Added support for Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 October 2018 update
  • New feature to show the number of activations a license key has in the Help > About area
  • Suppress warning messages in logs related to having multiple connections to the same networklocation; the warning was shown if a mapped drive existed for the target network backup location
  • Fixed issues where scheduled jobs that failed do not run again until they are modified
  • Fixed LogViewer unable to display non UTF-8 characters that are valid in Windows
  • Fixed displaying the number of skipped files and the duration of the backup in the job logsummary tab
  • Fixed issues displaying the elapsed time in logs
  • Fixed issues with System State restore
  • Fixed BackupClientAgent crashes when laptop goes to sleep during backup by closing laptop lid
  • Fixed logs of copy jobs does not show amount of copied data
  • Fixed issues where failed backup jobs added to the scheduler using "One Time" mode repeat immediately after completing
  • Image backup related features and fixes:
  • New feature to create an image backup directly to VHDX format
  • New feature to convert an existing image backup to VHDX format
  • Fixed issues when performing an image backup with more than one disk selected
  • Fixed issues with image backup retention if underscore character in the image backup name
  • Fixed issues when creating differential images on systems with UEFI boot mode
  • CMon related features and fixes:
  • New feature for users to sign up and create cloud storage accounts in the CMon
  • Fixed issues with backup client agents sending logs to CMon
  • Fixed issues with backup client agents sending logs from jobs with long names to CMon
  • Fixed issues where CMon may report out of memory errors with many agents connected at thesame time
  • Fixed issues when installing CMon and using a web server port other than port 80
  • Fixed CMon displaying UTC instead of localized time (on Dashboard only)
  • xSP related features and fixes:
  • Fixed System State - System Volume fails to backup
  • Fixed issues when backing up from NAS or network location to an xSP/cloud device
  • xSP related features and fixes:
  • Fixed cloud storage account quota size indicated in the backup client
  • Fixed cleaning up temporary files•Fixed performance issues restoring from a cloud device
  • Fixed issues when storage server work directory is on a NAS
  • Fixed issues when installing the storage server without the database
  • Fixed issues with SQL and Exchange backups to xSP/cloud device
  • Fixed issues displaying the size of SQL and Exchange backups
  • Fixed issues with System State restore
  • Fixed issues when backing up from NAS or network location to an xSP/cloud device
  • Fixed issues when performing a restore with multiple drives selected
  • Fixed issues where the storage server may report "Storage corruption detected" and "Unableto delete file" errors
  • Fixed issues retaining the user and master log directories when upgrading the storage server
  • Fixed issues with storage server if storage drive is disconnected
  • Fixed issues with the staging directory when backing up to an xSP device
  • Fixed xSP client cannot restore two drives at the same time like C: and D:
  • Fixed storage server can hold onto a bad file and not release the handle on the file until thebackup server service is restarted.
  • Fixed issues where the backup client can't connect to the backup server using Windows credentials and Remote Desktop.

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 19.3 Build 311 (Mar 14, 2019)

  • General features and fixes:
  • Added support for Windows Server 2019 and Fall Windows 10 patch
  • New feature to show the number of activations a license key has in the Help > About area
  • Suppress warning messages in logs related to having multiple connections to the same network
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  • Fixed issues where scheduled jobs that failed do not run again until they are modified
  • Fixed LogViewer unable to display non UTF-8 characters that are valid in Windows
  • Fixed displaying the number of skipped files and the duration of the backup in the job log
  • Summary tab:
  • Fixed issues displaying the elapsed time in logs
  • Fixed issues with System State restore
  • Fixed BackupClientAgent crashes when laptop goes to sleep during backup by closing laptop lid
  • Fixed logs of copy jobs does not show amount of copied data
  • CMon related features and fixes:
  • New feature for users to sign up and create cloud storage accounts in the CMon
  • Fixed issues with backup client agents sending logs to CMon
  • Fixed issues with backup client agents sending logs from jobs with long names to CMon
  • Fixed issues where CMon may report out of memory errors with many agents connected at the same time
  • Fixed issues when installing CMon and using a web server port other than port 80
  • Fixed CMon displaying UTC instead of localized time (on Dashboard only)
  • XSP related features and fixes:
  • Fixed System State - System Volume fails to backup
  • Fixed issues when backing up from NAS or network location to an xSP/cloud device
  • Fixed cloud storage account quota size indicated in the backup client
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  • Granular Restore remains the same. The latest version is 20.4.3.57013 and you can check your
  • Installed version from within the Granular Restore application to make sure it is that version.

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 19.2 Build 1803 (Sep 14, 2018)

  • Release Highlight: New Boot Disk Tool Allowing for Vastly Improved Disaster Recovery:
  • In the newest release, NovaBACKUP users now have access to a brand new Boot Disk Tool, which means if you have a disaster and need to recover your data using a boot disk, the entire process will be much more streamlined and efficient.
  • Feature Advantages:
  • New interface and intuitive workflow eliminate potential for error when creating backup images
  • Drastically improved speed to reduce downtime, providing immediate recovery of your data
  • Supports an expanded array of hardware
  • Clone your hard drive to another drive directly from the boot disk
  • Higher level of reliability
  • New and Improved Central Monitoring Tool (CMon):
  • The CMon allows you to manage all your NovaBACKUP installations from a single browser-based interface.
  • The CMon now has 10 times greater scalability -- you can oversee more
  • than 100 installations across multiple environments.
  • Uses 50% fewer system resources, reducing overhead and improving speed
  • Supports the Latest Technologies and System Optimizations:
  • The CMon allows you to manage all your NovaBACKUP installations from a single browser-based interface.
  • Supports the latest Windows 10 Update (Version 1803)
  • Supports SQL 2017
  • Substantial reduction in cache requirements to save storage space and reduce footprint
  • Numerous bug fixes and system upgrades, improving speed and reliability.

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 19.1 Build 1402 (Feb 7, 2018)

  • Added direct to Microsoft VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) feature to scheduled and on-demand image backup
  • Added support for SQL Server 2017in the NovaBACKUP backup client, xSP Storage Server, xSPApplication Updater, and xSP Remote Manager
  • Updated Image BackupBoot Disk creation touse the latest Windows 10 ADK, which works on all currently supported Operating Systems This ADK has support for newer hardware drivers than previous
  • The Advanced Boot Disk function now reads the path of the installed Microsoft ADK or AIK directly viathe local machine's registry for Advanced Boot Disk creation If the Windows ADK or AIK is installed already and detected it will not prompt you to browse to that path when creating an Advanced Boot Disk
  • Changed the xSP Storage Server so that newer clients can talk to older xSP Storage Servers
  • Updated CMonwith a New HTML User Interface and other improvements detailed in the section below
  • Updated Granular Restore application with fixes detailed in the Fixed Issues / Bugs section
  • Removed FTP code and support in NovaBACKUP backup client
  • Removed Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 code and supportin NovaBACKUP backup client

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 19.0 Build 531 (Jun 23, 2017)

  • New in version 19:
  • NEW Rapid Restore Speeds - Up to 4x Faster:
  • A backup is only as good your ability to restore from it, and the new NovaBACKUP 19 offers up to 4x faster restores - without compromising reliability. The newly developed logic builds an index into your backups for the fastest backup import speeds ever.
  • NEW Multi-Threaded Backup and Restore:
  • NovaBACKUP utilizes new technology which uses multi-threaded I/O process to allow overlapping of file read and write operations for both backup and restore for faster processing, without compromising data integrity.
  • NEW Advanced Backup Verification:
  • We could all use a little bit of extra insurance, and with the new Advanced Data Verification, those who want 100% assurance that data has been properly secured through a detailed block-by-block verification process have that option.
  • NEW Improved System Image Creation:
  • A smooth, effortless workflow is what you expect and receive with NovaBACKUP’s system image restoration process. New streamlined processes make rebuilding an entire system from multiple (incremental / differential) backups for faster.
  • NEW Real-time VM Status Notifications:
  • NovaBACKUP’s rock solid support of virtual machines, including replication and single-file restore has been further cemented with improved real-time backup and restore status notifications.
  • NEW Central Monitoring Enhancements:
  • An enhanced Central Monitoring Console gives NovaStor customers direct access to the status of backup jobs remotely from anywhere. All NovaBACKUP installations can be monitored at a glance from a smart phone or Internet browser.
  • NEW Windows 10 Creator Update Support:
  • NovaBACKUP is now Windows 10 Certified! As a Microsoft partner, NovaStor strives to always support the latest Windows operating systems, including support for the Windows 10 Creators Update (Windows 10 version 1703).

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 18.7 Build 1517 (Mar 29, 2017)

  • What's new:
  • Improved backup speed. Actual performance increase varies depending on the hardware and configuration, but is expected to average roughly 10% when backing up to external devices such as USB or NAS drives.
  • Advanced Backup Verification of backup data files(optional)
  • The backup jobs perform double-data reads and comparison at a low-level.
  • Single pass image recovery scans the last full image backup, then goes through each subsequent incremental backup to acquire any later file revisions
  • for a seamless System Image recovery process.
  • Added ability to specify a custom subject line in existing email notification settings (excluding virtual machine backup jobs)
  • 'Shutdown' and 'Restart' options added to backup jobs (excluding virtual machine backup jobs)
  • Numerous Stability Improvements
  • Fixed issues / bugs:
  • Fixed issue where the time-based restore tab was not showing all the expected tick marks when initially displayed, and was not correctly filtering the file set for the selected date and time.
  • Fixed issue when trying to restore data to network locations
  • Fixed issue where a backup could fail if no network is available on systems that use double-byte character sets (for example, Japanese or Korean)
  • Fixed issue when trying to import backup if data is encrypted.
  • Fixed issue that may have occurred when attempting to span tapes.
  • Fixed issue when trying to create Simple Mode Boot disc.
  • Fixed issue where Image Backup failed to write boot image directly to optical media
  • Improved error handling to fix issue where error alert was generated by a restore from user with invalid credentials
  • Fixed issue where the wrong default value for backup retention setting is used when creating a new retention job.
  • Fixed localization issues for some languages and references to Disaster Recovery versus Image Backup
  • Disabled JavaScript error dialogs that may appear in embedded web browsers
  • Removed analytics, which was causing warnings with some security software products.
  • Fixed issues when opening log files that were created in a different date time format than what is currently configured on the system.
  • Fixed issue where CMon is not able to show log details of Image Jobs.
  • Fixed issue when restoring drive from image backup where the partition drive letters have changed from their original drive letters
  • Fixed issue where the Virtual Dashboard may produce an error message after performing an upgrade from or to a custom backup client build
  • Fixed issue when the context menu is not displayed properly on Windows 10 when right-clicking in the “Open” dialog

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 18.5 Build 926 (Nov 14, 2016)

  • NovaCare & Subsciption Expire Date Viewable within Product
  • Dozens of Enhancements & Fixes
  • Granular Restore for SQL and Exchange
  • Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • Support for Microsoft Hyper-V 2016
  • Support for Microsoft SQL 2016
  • Support for Microsoft Exchange 2016
  • Native 64-Bit Support with Auto Installer
  • Email Notifications for Virtual Dashboard
  • Improved VMware Functionality
  • NEW Monitoring Console: NovaBACKUP CMon (FREE)
  • Release of a New Network Backup Product

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 18.1 Build 705 (Jul 6, 2016)

  • Updated to include Granular Restore for SQL & Exchange.

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 18.0 Build 1819 (Jun 24, 2016)

  • Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • Support for Microsoft Hyper-V 2016
  • Support for Microsoft SQL 2016
  • Support for Microsoft Exchange 2016
  • Native 64-Bit Support with Auto Installer
  • Email Notifications for Virtual Dashboard
  • Improved VMware Functionality
  • NEW Monitoring Console: NovaBACKUP CMon (FREE)

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 17.6 Build 415 (Jun 17, 2016)

  • Simplified Image Backups:
  • We've simplified image backups so you no longer have to specify the job name and backup name. The job name is now automatically generated for incremental and differential backup jobs. Image backups enhanced to allow for greater flexibility and efficiency of image backup scheduling.
  • Supports Latest .NET Framework:
  • NovaBACKUP can utilize either .NET Framework version 3.5 or 4.0 and above, whichever is already installed on your machine, reducing the need to install the latest version.
  • Improved Error Handling and Bug Fixes:
  • The release resolves many bugs that were reported offering an overall better user experience.
  • Supports Latest Technologies:
  • NovaBACKUP is always Microsoft-ready, so you can move to the latest operating system and applications with confidence. NovaBACKUP 17.6 supports Windows 10 and VMware 6.
  • Enhanced Local & Cloud Backup:
  • We've added a new offsite backup service option to our cloud backup providers, made enhancements for cloud backup to Amazon S3, added support for OneDrive for Windows 10 users and improved our image backup and restore engine.
  • Health Monitoring:
  • New self-diagnostic technology within NovaBACKUP enables better health monitoring for more reliable data protection. Reports any suspicious activity dynamically on the fly for added protection.
  • MS SQL and Exchange Enhancements:
  • Backup and restore for Microsoft SQL and Exchange applications have been simplified and improved for more reliable data protection.

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 17.1 Build 804 (Aug 7, 2015)

  • Support for Windows 10:
  • NovaBACKUP is always Microsoft-ready within days of a release, so you can move to the latest operating system with confidence. NovaBACKUP 17.1 now supports Windows 10.
  • One-Step Email Notifications:
  • Fast email setup for backup job notifications. Just enter your email address and you’re DONE! No configuration needed. You can even set up different email notifications for different users.
  • Real-Time Reporting:
  • Know your backup status at all times. New daily, weekly and monthly backup summary reports allow you to verify your backup job status and the amount of available storage space on your destination devices quickly and easily.
  • Fast NAS Device Setup:
  • Simple one-step setup for NAS devices makes it easier than ever to backup to NAS. Once setup, all NAS devices are available as a destination for all backup jobs in a single click.
  • Patented Restore Technology:
  • Restore any file or files, regardless of when or where the files were backed up. With our patented time-slider technology, you can restore files from a specific point in time, even if you forgot which backup device you saved them to.
  • Setup Assistance:
  • Get a personal appointment for custom installation and setup with every order of NovaBACKUP Server, Business Essentials and NAS. Includes remote installation, configuration and setup of your first backup job.

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 17.0 Build 1615 (Apr 28, 2015)

  • NEW FEATURES:
  • NovaBACKUP Alerts service:
  • It’s now easier than ever to send an e- mail alert with NovaBACKUP. Starting in
  • NovaBACKUP 17, we’ve included the NovaBACKUP Alerts service. Simply provide your e-mail address and we’ll do the rest – no more messy SMTP settings (unless you want them!)
  • Daily, Weekly and Monthly Summary Reports:
  • You are now able to configure and e-mail a summarized report of all activities performed by NovaBACKUP in the last day, week or month.
  • Updated Log Viewer:
  • The log viewer has been given a facelift and matches the new Summary Reports. It’s also cleaned up the information being presented to help you better understand what happened during your backup job.
  • The log viewer now also prints out logs that match what’s on screen (HTML log)
  • Network Devices now in Disaster Recovery / Virtual Dashboard:
  • Pre-configured Network Devices will now be available as an option within a manually executed Disaster Recovery job. Additionally, if you select a network destination for a backup job from the Virtual Dashboard, NovaBACKUP will automatically provide the credentials from the Network Device.
  • FIXED ISSUES/BUGS:
  • Fixed an issue relating to a Network Device during scheduled Disaster Recovery backups
  • CMC network file section error fixed – users can no longer select the entire network during backup job creation
  • CMC manual file selection error fixed – users can now browse subfolders during manual file selection
  • Fixed issues when backing up documents to an xSP device via CMC
  • Clients connected to a CMC can now add devices from their local NovaBACKUP installation
  • Resolved issues with certain clients where the CMC was incapable of starting a restore process
  • Removed Anti-Virus support
  • Removed CD / DVD / Blu-Ray support
  • Resolved background crash if a user’s backup metadata was stored incorrectly
  • Modified files selected / files completed reporting within Log Viewer to more accurately portray what’s happened.

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 16.0 Build 19 (May 14, 2014)

  • Physical and Virtual Machine Backup – Simplified
  • Latest Microsoft SQL Support – This release supports SQL 2014
  • Latest Microsoft Windows Support – This release supports Windows 8.1 Upgrade 1 and Windows Server 2012 R2

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 15.0 Build 11 (Nov 15, 2013)

  • Setup Assistance Included – at No Additional Cost:
  • NovaBackup Server and higher products now come with expert installation and set-up so backups are set up right… right from the start.
  • 30 Minute Setup Assistance consult scheduled at time of purchase.
  • Includes remote installation, configuration and backup job scheduling.
  • Unmatched Local Support.
  • Windows 8.1 / Windows 2012 R2 Ready:
  • Move to the latest Microsoft OS with confidence.
  • NovaBACKUP is fully compliant with the latest versions.
  • Enhanced Universal Restore Encryption:
  • Military-grade encyption on Disater Recovery.
  • More secure Universal Restores.
  • Improved Intelligence, Logging and Reporting:
  • Interactive features help make the most out of your backup strategies with deep, yet easy to understand, reports, and data.
  • Allows you to better track the success of your backups.
  • New logging application makes it easier to understand where the issue resides in the unlikely event of an error.
  • Allows for better and quicker issue resolution.
  • Direct Streaming for Backups:
  • Backups no longer require a staging environment for SQL, Exchange, VMware and Hyper-V.
  • Eliminates temporary cache backup storage space requirements.
  • Tests show up to 400% faster backups.
  • Best Value in Industry:
  • No yearly commitment for the Software License.
  • Local File Level and Disaster Recovery to local devices and NAS … no recurring fee.
  • Offsite storage for first 2GB include … no credit card needed.
  • Super affordable prices for extra storage.
  • All inclusive feature set, including SQL/Exchange/VM support on Business Essentials version.
  • Guaranteed reliability:
  • Over 3 million installs worldwide and voted #1 best backup software 4 year running.
  • All purchase guaranteed and support provided.
  • Up to 25x Smaller Installer than the Competition:
  • With NovaBACKUP, you just have one installation… no additional plug-in installations required.
  • Installer is up to 25x smaller (and faster) than the competition.
  • VM Optimization:
  • Improved VM architecture allowing for better file and folder discovery.
  • Advanced new engine developed to prepare NovaBACKUP to be optimized for future virtual machine backup enhancements, like advanced file level recovery and VM replication – coming in future releases.
  • Improved Boot Disk Creation:
  • Now boot disks can be saved to a USB drive, allowing users without a CD/DVD drive to backup their data quickly and easily.
  • Single Interface:
  • All NovaBACKUP products use a single interface. No matter what edition you use, it's easy to upgrade.
  • To unlock additional product features, all that is required is a new key code – NovaBACKUP does not need to be re-installed and NO extra plugin are required.
  • New Search Functionality:
  • It's now easier than ever to get your questions answered with our new in-product search box.
  • Answers to your questions are displayed online for easy viewing with a single click.
  • Web-Based Central Management:
  • Manage and operate everything from a single pane of glass.
  • Central Management now included with NovaBACKUP NAS.
  • Phone-In Support Included:
  • NovaBACKUP Server and Business Essentials products now come with FREE unlimited phone support
  • Help with everything you need including installation and ongoing support.
  • No risk buying – we will guarantee to make everything work right!
  • US and German in-house tech support – trust the experts who built the product!
  • NovaBACKUP Professional with NovaCare Premium includes free phone in support

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 14.5 Build 17 (May 2, 2013)

  • Faster than ever:
  • Create Disaster Recovery/System Image boot disc in just minutes … in 3 easy clicks!
  • Increased S3/FTP backup and application UI speeds
  • Support for latest technology:
  • UEFI boot support
  • Easier than ever:
  • Add NAS and network locations once and use universally by all backup jobs
  • Import backup media from secured NAS or network locations
  • More powerful than ever:
  • Mount disaster recovery images as drives: Restore individual files from your image!
  • Now Supports Windows Server 2012 / Exchange 2013:
  • NovaBACKUP is ready when you want to migrate to the latest Windows Server version.
  • NovaCare Premium is now included for FREE:
  • Get free phone-in support and free upgrades!
  • Hyper-V Cluster Support:
  • Hyper-V virtual machines in a cluster configuration are now fully protected.
  • Cluster Shared Volume support:
  • Be confident that shared volumes in both Hyper-V and VMware clustering configurations are fully protected.
  • Disaster Recovery - Dissimlar Partition Size Restore:
  • Disaster Recovery images created from a large partition (e.g. 1TB) can now be restored to a smaller partition (e.g. 500GB) if the data fits.
  • Migrate data from a large local hard drive onto a VM which has smaller storage capacity.
  • Improved CD / DVD support:
  • Now works with more CD/DVD drives and the latest technology to ensure more users can backup their data faster and more reliably
  • 2GB Free Online Storage:
  • 2GB Free, Fast Cloud Storage … Scalable to larger capacities for a small additional fee.
  • Unlimited local storage as always
  • New Easy to Use Backup Wizards
  • Begin backing up in minutes with our faster installer and new easy-to-use backup wizards
  • Faster Backups:
  • With new compression methods and multi-core processor optimization, NovaBACKUP 14.5 ran backups 5X faster in same-system testing.
  • Reduced backup times by 80% or more
  • With increased core systems, results are even more dramatic!
  • Faster Load Times:
  • Software now loads and runs 3x faster or more in testing.
  • More Efficient Use of Storage Space / Retention Management:
  • Reduced system load and increased stability of system.
  • Now choose: how long to keep backups, how many backups to keep, how many versions of a backup to maintain.
  • Now with True Universal Restore Capability:
  • Industry-Best Disaster Recovery.
  • Restore to any system, even dissimilar hardware (different brands or types of computer hardware)
  • System recovery on dissimilar hardware is reliable and smooth process… in contrast to other software vendors.
  • Fuels Universal Restore and Bare Metal Recovery with Microsoft's original Win PE.
  • Recover Complete Systems in less than 30 minutes
  • Higher availability of critical systems
  • No extra fee

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 13.1 Build 12 (Aug 20, 2012)

  • Save Time with 5X Faster Backups:
  • Now optimized for multi-core processors and using new compression methods, NovaBACKUP reduces backup times by 80% or more. Software load time is now 3X faster or more. Start saving time immediately!
  • Save Storage Space and Stay Organized:
  • With NovaBACKUP’s new data retention feature, you decide how long to keep backups, which backups to keep and how many versions to maintain. Reduce system load and increase stability. Get your computer fit today!

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 12.2 Build 11 (Sep 7, 2011)

  • Numerous Performance and Usability Improvements
  • Hyper-V Support (BE Virtual / xSP/Remote Workforce)
  • Improved Syncing to Central Management Console
  • Exchange 2010 Support (BE & BE Virtual / xSP / Remote Workforce)
  • Faster Backups using State-of-the-Art Algorithms

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 12.1 Build 12 (May 26, 2011)

  • Exchange 2010 support
  • Flexible application restore
  • FastBIT 3
  • Cloud Restore
  • Wizard for Restore on Portable Storage Device
  • Multiple user logins for CMC
  • Customer journal
  • CMC Ease of use
  • Over 500+ performance improvement points

New in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 12.0 Build 13 (Mar 4, 2011)

  • Features incremental imaging making it fast and easy to keep your system image up to date, improved overall performance and disaster recovery improvements, Central Management Control capability, allowing the user to control the software, remotely, as part of a centralized NovaBACKUP family of products, improved FTP/SFTP options, Russian and Chinese language support, and much more.