Datashelter
Secure, automated backups for your business data
What is Datashelter? Complete Overview
Datashelter provides a secure and automated solution for backing up your business data, ensuring protection against data loss and cyber threats. With a focus on simplicity and reliability, Datashelter allows users to back up their servers in just a few minutes using an intuitive interface. The platform supports Linux servers, including file systems and databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Target users include businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations, who need reliable and scalable backup solutions. Datashelter ensures maximum security with AES-256 encryption and stores data on OVHcloud’s certified infrastructure, meeting ISO 27001 and HDS standards.
Datashelter Interface & Screenshots
Datashelter Official screenshot of the tool interface
What Can Datashelter Do? Key Features
Quick Setup
Datashelter’s intuitive interface allows users to set up backups in just a few minutes. Simply enter a few details, and the system takes care of the rest, ensuring your backups are always ready when needed.
Alerting System
The platform continuously monitors backups for anomalies and alerts users via email if any issues are detected. This ensures that backups are reliable and resilient, especially during critical situations like cyber-attacks.
Secure Storage
All backups are end-to-end encrypted using AES-256 and TLS algorithms. Data is stored on S3-compatible storage, protected against corruption, and hosted on OVHcloud’s ISO 27001 and HDS-certified infrastructure.
Efficient Storage
Datashelter automatically compresses and deduplicates backups, saving up to 80% storage space. This cloud-based model ensures you only pay for the storage you actually use.
Dedicated CLI
The 'snaper' CLI tool allows users to back up files and databases directly from the command line, providing flexibility for advanced users and automation scripts.
S3 Protocol
Servers communicate with Datashelter exclusively via the S3 API, ensuring that Datashelter has no access to your servers, enhancing security and privacy.
Best Datashelter Use Cases & Applications
Small Business Website Backup
A small business running a website on a Linux server can use Datashelter to ensure all website files and databases are backed up securely. The quick setup and automated alerts provide peace of mind, knowing that data is protected against loss or cyber threats.
Enterprise Database Backup
Large enterprises with multiple databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) can rely on Datashelter for scalable and secure backups. The deduplication and compression features save storage costs, while the S3 API ensures secure communication.
Disaster Recovery
In the event of a server failure or cyber-attack, Datashelter’s immutable storage and quick restore options ensure that businesses can recover their data swiftly, minimizing downtime and data loss.
How to Use Datashelter: Step-by-Step Guide
Sign up for a free trial on the Datashelter website. No credit card is required to start the 14-day trial, which includes 1 server and 1 TB of storage.
Configure your backup by entering server details and selecting the files or databases you want to back up. The intuitive interface guides you through the process.
Use the 'snaper' CLI tool for command-line backups if preferred, or continue with the web interface for a guided experience.
Monitor your backups through the unified interface, where you can view all backed-up servers and configure or restore backups in minutes.
Receive email alerts for any anomalies detected in your backups, ensuring you are always aware of the status of your data.
Scale your usage as needed, adding more servers or storage as your business grows, with pay-as-you-go pricing that adapts to your needs.
Datashelter Pros and Cons: Honest Review
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Is Datashelter Worth It? FAQ & Reviews
Datashelter is designed to back up all your Linux servers, including simple websites or database clusters. It supports flat file backup as well as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases.
Your data is hosted on OVHcloud’s ISO 27001 and HDS-certified infrastructure, distributed across data centers in Gravelines, Roubaix, and Strasbourg.
A server corresponds to a dedicated or VPS server on your infrastructure, containing as many services as required (file systems and/or databases).
Datashelter uses a cloud model, so you only pay for the storage you use. Deduplication and compression save significant space, making storage efficient.
Yes, we offer a 14-day free trial with 1 server and 1 TB of storage. No credit card is required to start.
Absolutely. Datashelter uses pay-per-use billing, so you’re only billed if you have active servers configured.
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) via our payment partner Stripe.