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description BorgBase Overview

BorgBase provides reliable file backups utilizing the BorgBackup software. This open-source tool creates secure copies of files and directories to remote storage via SSH. It’s notable for its strong data integrity guarantees achieved through cryptographic hashing protecting valuable information. BorgBase is suitable for individuals and organizations needing offsite backup solutions, particularly those familiar with command-line tools or requiring robust disaster recovery capabilities.

help BorgBase FAQ

What is the difference between BorgBackup and BorgBase?

BorgBackup is the open-source command-line deduplicating backup tool, while BorgBase is a commercial hosting service that provides remote storage repositories optimized specifically for BorgBackup. You run BorgBackup locally to create encrypted, deduplicated archives, and BorgBase simply serves as the secure remote destination.

Is BorgBackup encrypted, and can the backup server read my data?

Yes, BorgBackup performs client-side encryption before any data leaves your machine, meaning the remote server or BorgBase cannot read your files, filenames, or metadata. Encryption is performed using authenticated AES-256-CTR with HMAC-SHA256, and the passphrase is never transmitted to the server.

Can I run BorgBackup on Windows, or is it only for Linux and macOS?

BorgBackup is natively designed for Linux, macOS, and BSD systems and does not have an official Windows port. Windows users can run it through Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) or use community graphical frontends like Vorta, which is a cross-platform Qt-based interface for BorgBackup.

Does BorgBackup support incremental backups and deduplication?

Yes, BorgBackup performs block-level deduplication, meaning only the changed portions of files are stored in each new backup archive. This makes incremental backups extremely storage-efficient, as identical data blocks across different files and previous snapshots are never stored twice.

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