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1 What s new in NovaBACKUP 17.1? Release Notes: NovaBACKUP 17.1 NovaBACKUP (August, 2015) Backup wie für mich gemacht. New Features NovaBACKUP o Windows 10 Support Fixed issues / bugs ( ) o Fixed an issue relating to Disaster Recovery backups and removable media (RDX / USB) where users would be unable to eject their removable device after executing a DR backup. o Fixed an issue when backing up files to cloud storage destinations when the file system had 8.3 file names disabled o Fixed issues relating to incremental backup reporting within Daily / Weekly / Monthly summary reports that would display, 0, or unknown o Fixed an issue that would crash NovaBACKUP if a user attempted to change the default temporary folder from the Default Settings window Known issues o After creating a Disaster Recovery Boot Image using the Simple method, users are unable to write the DR Boot Image to a valid CD/DVD burner. Using the Advanced method or writing to USB work as expected. The issue only relates to writing to a CD/DVD, the image that is created during the Simple method is a valid Disaster Recovery Boot Image Users can choose to use either a USB thumb drive to write the DR Boot Image or use the DRBoot.iso file that is provided during the process as they so choose. Please see our Current NovaBACKUP Version / Changelog FAQ at support.novabackup.com for the latest information, workarounds, or FAQs relating to this topic. What s new in NovaBACKUP 17? New Features NovaBACKUP o NovaBACKUP Alerts service It s now easier than ever to send an alert with NovaBACKUP. Starting in NovaBACKUP 17, we ve included the NovaBACKUP Alerts service. Simply provide your e- mail address and we ll do the rest no more messy SMTP settings (unless you want them!) o Daily, Weekly and Monthly Summary Reports You are now able to configure and a summarized report of all activities performed by NovaBACKUP in the last day, week or month. o Updated Log Viewer The log viewer has been given a facelift and matches the new Summary Reports. It s also cleaned up the information being presented to help you better understand what happened during your backup job. The log viewer now also prints out logs that match what s on screen (HTML log) o Network Devices now in Disaster Recovery / Virtual Dashboard Pre-configured Network Devices will now be available as an option within a manually executed Disaster Recovery job. Additionally, if you select a network destination for a backup job from the Virtual Dashboard, NovaBACKUP will automatically provide the credentials from the Network Device.

2 Important note for First BACKUP & SiTaaS customers o We request at this time that you please DO NOT upgrade to NovaBACKUP 17 as there is a slight risk that it could affect your ability to perform offsite backups successfully to our service. This issue is not critical and your data is not and has never been at risk. If you remain on your current version, you will continue with no interruptions in your service. o Please check our support portal ( for any updated information regarding these issues and when the fix is made available. Fixed issues / bugs o Fixed an issue relating to a Network Device during scheduled Disaster Recovery backups o CMC network file section error fixed users can no longer select the entire network during backup job creation o CMC manual file selection error fixed users can now browse sub-folders during manual file selection o Fixed issues when backing up documents to an xsp device via CMC o Clients connected to a CMC can now add devices from their local NovaBACKUP installation o Resolved issues with certain clients where the CMC was incapable of starting a restore process o Removed Anti-Virus support o Removed CD / DVD / Blu-Ray support o Resolved background crash if a user s backup metadata was stored incorrectly o Modified files selected / files completed reporting within Log Viewer to more accurately portray what s happened. Installation Notes NovaBACKUP PC 1 GB of RAM minimum 3 GB free hard drive available space on OS drive (Full installation size is approximately 300MB) Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher Supported Operating Systems (32 and 64 Bit for all versions)*: Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 NovaBACKUP Server 1 GB of RAM minimum 3 GB free hard drive available space on OS drive (Full installation size is approximately 300MB) Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher Supported Operating Systems (32 and 64 Bit for all versions)*:

3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Windows Server 2008 SP2 Windows Server 2003 SP2 Windows Small Business Server 2011 Windows Small Business Server 2008 SP2 Windows Small Business Server 2003 NovaBACKUP Business Essentials 1 GB of RAM minimum 3 GB free hard drive available space on OS drive (Full installation size is approximately 300MB) Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher Supported Operating Systems (32 and 64 Bit for all versions)*: Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Windows Server 2008 SP2 Windows Server 2003 SP2 Windows Small Business Server 2011 Windows Small Business Server 2008 SP2 Windows Small Business Server 2003 NovaBACKUP Virtual Dashboard Requirements NovaBACKUP Virtual Dashboard, Backing up and Restoring Virtual Machines with the ability to restore individual files, and Replication have separate system requirements than other parts of the product. Supported Applications (Dashboard)

4 Windows Server 2008 R2 R2 Supported Hypervisors (Virtual Dashboard) Windows Hyper-V 2012 Windows Hyper-V 2012 R2 VMware vsphere ESXi (w/vstorage API) VMware vsphere 4.1 (w/vstorage API) VMware vsphere 5 (w/vstorage API) VMware vsphere 5.1 (w/vstorage API) VMware vsphere 5.5 (w/vstorage API) NovaBACKUP Single Mailbox Restore Single Mailbox Restore for NovaBACKUP is handled by the Ontrack PowerControls application. Below are basic system requirements but you can find more by checking with our support website: To restore Microsoft Exchange Server 2007: o Microsoft Outlook 2003, 2007, 2010, or 2013 installed and configured (32-bit). To restore Microsoft Exchange Server 2010: o Microsoft Outlook 2003, 2007, 2010, or 2013 installed and configured (32-bit). To restore Microsoft Exchange Server 2013: o Microsoft Outlook 2007, 2010, or 2013 installed and configured (32-bit). Supported Applications (Business Essentials): Microsoft SQL Microsoft SQL 2014 Microsoft SQL 2012 SP1 Microsoft SQL 2008 R2 SP2 Microsoft SQL 2008 SP3 Microsoft SQL 2005 SP4 Microsoft Exchange Microsoft Exchange 2013 SP1 Microsoft Exchange 2010 SP3 Microsoft Exchange 2007 SP3 Microsoft Exchange 2003 SP2 Microsoft Hyper-V Microsoft Hyper-V 2008 R2 Microsoft Hyper-V 2012 Microsoft Hyper-V 2012 R2 VMware (with vstorage API) VMware vsphere ESXi VMware vsphere 4.1 VMware vsphere 5 VMware vsphere 5.1

5 VMware vsphere 5.5 Supported Backup Device and Media: Local Devices: SCSI, IDE (Parallel-ATA), SATA, and SAS Hard Drives External Hard Drives USB 1.1 / 2.0 / 3.0, FireWire Network Storage (SAN or NAS / Network Share with CIFS or SMB Support) Single Tape Drives Flash Storage (USB) Offsite: NovaStor Service Provider FTP (FTP, SFTP, FTPS) Amazon S3 Disaster Recovery: Bootable CD/DVD Recorder and CD/DVD Media is required (Or USB) Local / Removable Hard Drive NAS Devices Backing up Virtual Machines (Microsoft Hyper-V) Backing up Microsoft Hyper-V is supported only on Microsoft Server operating systems (not Windows 8 / 8.1). In order to back up Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines, you will need to have NovaBACKUP Business Essentials installed on the Hyper-V Host Operating System. Backing up Virtual Machines (VMware vsphere) You will need NovaBACKUP installed on a machine (Physical or Virtual) with a supported operating system and your VMware vsphere installation requires the vstorage API. The machine that NovaBACKUP is installed on to needs to have network connectivity to your VMware vsphere server. NovaBACKUP may be installed on a Virtual Machine but will not be able to directly back up its own Virtual Machine. NovaBACKUP Central Management Console: 512 MB of RAM minimum 3 GB free hard drive available space on OS drive Internet Explorer 11.0 or higher.net 3.5 SP1.NET 4 Windows PowerShell 1.0 Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, R2

6 Note: All installations require an Administrator Account and cannot be installed under a Limited User Account *Disaster Recovery backups and images do not support any Tablet-based devices. CONTACT US NovaStor GmbH Neumann-Reichardt-Str D Hamburg, Germany Tel +49 (40) Fax +49 (40) NovaStor Software AG Poststraße 18, CH-6301 Zug, Switzerland Tel +41 (41) Fax +41 (41) NovaStor Corporation Canwood St. Agoura Hills, CA USA Tel +1 (805) Fax +1 (805) Notice: Information in this document is subject to change without notice. NovaStor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, NovaStor reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Copyright: Copyright 2015 NovaStor AG. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. NovaStor und das NovaStor Logo sind geschützte Markenzeichen der NovaStor AG. Windows ist ein eingetragenes Warenzeichen der Microsoft Corporation. Andere Bezeichnungen können Warenzeichen oder eingetragene Warenzeichen anderer Rechteinhaber sein. Technische Änderungen, Abweichungen der Abbildungen und Irrtümer vorbehalten. RN V1BGI