New IS&T Laptop Backup Service

CrashPlan, a backup software package, is now available to all faculty and staff. Up to 10 GB of important data from Windows, Macs, or Linux notebooks can be stored at no cost.

This service is meant to protect the most irreplaceable files, folders, and directories, not entire disks or installed programs. If 10 GB is not suitable to provide for faculty or staff needs, additional storage space can be purchased in 10 GB increments at a cost of $45/yr.

Our test users have found CrashPlan simple to install, configure, and use. It’s a self-service product that generally requires little assistance to use. Computing Services is familiar with the product and can answer questions, and the IT Help Center is prepared to provide support for both the software and the service as well.

The tech web information and installation instructions are found at:
http://www.bu.edu/tech/desktop/support/backup