AUTOMATIC — No intervention required – U-Vault can tell which files have been added or changed since your last backup and automatically selects them for backup

HISTORIC ARCHIVING — U-Vault stores up to 15 days of past file versions, rather than just overwriting a single backup copy – this means you can restore something you may have lost or damaged up to 15 days prior

REPLACE DAMAGED FILES — Lost or damaged files, including virus infected files, can be restored from a previous version without IT support

EMAIL ALERTS — An automated email notice follows each scheduled backup to indicat that a successfull backup occured, to alert you if there is a problem, or to notify you of a missed backup

MILITARY-GRADE ENCRYPTION — U-Vault compresses and encrypts your data prior to sending off-site for complete security – only your computer can access the information

10GB STORAGE SPACE, NO MONTHLY TRANSFER MAXIMUMS — 10GB compressed storage is included with a standard U-Vault account (equivalent to as much as 20Gb or more uncompressed)  – much more than any backup device you may be using today

Q. What is U-Vault?
A. U-Vault is automated software to store "MY Documents" and "Desktop" data (research papers, homework, drawings, pictures, and music) over the Internet to a remote, secure storage facility.

Q: Why Internet Backup?
A: Old-fashioned backup solutions such as “burning” CD-ROMs or saving files on another hard drive leaves your files exposed to the same threats as your computer! Threats such as losing data due to crashes, natural disasters, theft and viruses can only be avoided by storing data online with U-Vault powered by redBoomerang.

Q. How does U-Vault work?
A. The U-Vault program looks at all the files in your “backup set” to see if anything is new or has changed since the last backup was performed. Then it compresses those parts of your files, encrypts them for security, and automatically sends that data through the Internet to a secure, off-site location.

Q. When does U-Vault run?
A. The standard account version of U-Vault is pre-configured to run sometime between 8PM and 8AM. This time is randomized and automatically set when you install the U-Vault program.

Q. Can U-Vault run at other times?
A. Yes. U-Vault can be configured to run anytime you like as long as you are connected to the Internet. Also, under the Backup menu, there is an option to Backup Now.

Q. Will U-Vault run when I am not on campus?
A. Yes, as long as you are connected to an Internet connection U-Vault will continue to protect your documents. It is not dependent on your school’s network.

Q. What can U-Vault store off-site?
A. When you install U-Vault, it is automatically set to backup everything from the “My Documents” folder and “My Desktop.” Although U-Vault is capable of backing up any files on your computer, the pre-configured setting is limited to these folders.

Q. How do I know my off-site backups are working?
A. Two ways; a log of your results is returned to the software after each backup. You can click on the Logs tab and they are sorted by day. The second way is via an email alert. An email can be sent to you after each backup with the log information.

Q. What is involved in restoring information if it is lost from your computer?
A. The restore process for individual files is straight forward.  Just go to the Restore tab in your U-Vault program, find the files you want, select what day you want to restore, and as long as you are connected to the Internet, U-Vault will then automatically restore those files.  If your machine is lost, stolen, or needs to be re-imaged you will need to re-install the U-Vault software.  When you attempt to restore on a re-imaged machine, it will first retrieve your backup history so you can select a full restore.

Q. Is there a limit to how much I can store off-site?
A. For a standard U-Vault account, there is a limit of 10GB however, since U-Vault compresses your information before sending off-site, this could represent much more in actual space.

Q. Can anyone see my information when it is off-site?
A. No. Your information remains encrypted. The only computer able to retrieve your information is your computer with your U-Vault account. U-Vault’s remote storage facility is equipped with military-grade security measures including 448-bit Blowfish encryption.

Q. What computers will U-Vault work on?
A. Currently only PCs are supported.

Q. Is there a cost to use U-Vault?
A. A standard U-Vault account with 10GB storage space and unlimited transfers is only $99/year.