It is a big challenge for every backup software to copy files that are already opened by other applications for exclusive writing access. Open locked files can not be dealt with by normal backup programs. This especially affects databases which are in many cases ALWAYS open. The add-on module Z-VSScopy enhances the possibilites of Z-DBackup for live backup, e.g. for SQL and EXCHANGE databases.

Z-VSScopy

We introduce the new add-on module Z-VSScopy

This new add-on module allows Z-DBackup to back up open and locked files, just as with Z-OpenLock. The difference: Z-VSScopy uses the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Technology (VSS) which is built into Windows.

By using VSS technology, Z-DBackup can copy all open and locked files, databases and running programs. Many programs specifically support VSS so that their files are put into a fully consistent state before they are backed up.

Z-VSScopy is both a module for Z-DBackup and Z-TapeBackup and a standalone freeware program. It displays all existing shadow copies in the system and lets the user view their contents (with an Explorer-like window), delete snapshots or create new ones. If necessary, the user can copy individual files out of the shadow copy to any location on the system.

Supported OS: Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 (R2), SBS, 2008 (R2)

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