Mozy Pro Review: A Close Look at Mozy Pro for Business Use

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May 17, 2009

by Travis Van Slooten

In order to fulfill the needs and requirements of small and medium businesses, Mozy has introduced Mozy Pro - the online backup solution. The purpose of this review is to find out more about the advantages, disadvantages and basic features of Mozy Pro.

Mozy Pro Main Features

Mozy Pro, typically named ‘Pro’ as are many apps that are geared toward businesses, is the professional version of Mozy Home. Mozy Pro includes all the features of Mozy Home in addition to more advanced features in support of office managers, IT professionals and businesses. A license is needed for every computer that is backed up. It can be either a desktop license at a cost of $3.95 plus $0.50/GB per month, or you can get a server license if you have servers that need to be backed up. Those cost $6.95/month with the same GB charge.

The server license comes with a higher price tag than the desktop license because it already includes Microsoft Windows Server OS support, network share support, and backup & restore of Exchange and SQL, among others. The Mozy system utilizes a secure 128-bit SSL encryption during the backing up process and 448-bit Blowfish encryption or 256-bit AES encryption while your files are in storage.

Advantages

Regardless of whether you opt for a server or desktop license, Mozy Pro comes at a very affordable cost for such a secure and comprehensive online storage and backup package.

Even if security is the main priority for Mozy Pro, the online backup package was specifically designed to ensure ease of use. Mozy Pro service can support both Windows and Mac versions, and enables the user to set it either on automatic mode or scheduled backup mode.

Mozy Pro also backs up and restores all types of data files on practically any software or database in your computer - Exchange, SQL, and those in network drives. Plus, it comes with advanced administrative features which is ideal for a multi-user business set-up.

The Cons

Mozy Pro is not without its flaws, though. Some users of this online storage and backup facility have pointed out that the technical support provided is rather slow and at times not helpful at all. Problems in connecting to Mozy’s servers have also been experienced by some users, and the software itself has been reported by some as “buggy.”

Another common complaint cited in Mozy Pro reviews and by subscribers is the fact that when they reach their backup quota, the backup fails. To ensure that your data has been successfully stored, the process should be checked regularly, which can be inconvenient and time-consuming.

Finally, even if the restore function is reliable, the restore process can last up to 24 hours. And the time needed for Mozy Pro to retrieve the data can also take some time. Therefore, businesses that require fast data restoring could encounter problems and delays concerning this matter.

Summary for Mozy Pro Review

On the whole, while this service isn’t perfect it is a secure and an affordable solution for small and medium businesses. The other benefit is that a business can be up and running with the service almost immediately. So for businesses without IT departments or those that just want a simple online backup solution, Mozy Pro is certainly worth consideration. And since they offer month-to-month plans, businesses can test the service without committing to a long-term contract.

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