BackupAssist
Centralized Monitoring
Comparison

MultiSite Manager &
Centralized Monitoring Console

Backup reporting is a critical part of the backup process. BackupAssist’s Centralized Monitoring Console (CMC) provides customers with an important tool to help manage their backup reports. CMC allows administrators to view backup reports in a single interface and receive backup reports by email.

BackupAssist MultiSite Manager introduces an alternative backup reporting solution. MultiSite Manager remotely manages BackupAssist v8 computers over the internet. MultiSite Manager can also display backup reports in a web application and send out backup reports and notifications by email.

Centralized Monitoring Console

  • A cloud based service.
  • A centralized reporting solution for BackupAssist computers.
  • Information is stored on Cortex IT hardware.

MultiSite Manager

  • A software based solution.
  • A remote management and reporting solution for BackupAssist computers.
  • Information is stored on a user-controlled server of their choice at any location.

Feature comparison

Feature

Centralized Monitoring

MultiSite Manager

Remote management of BackupAssist computers on the LAN and WAN

no

yes

Monitor status and change backup settings from a web browser.

no

yes

Perform remote software upgrade of BackupAssist installations.

no

yes

On-line restore operation to a remote computer

no

yes

License BackupAssist installs across sites from a central location.

no

yes

Deploy on cloud- based and on-premise computer

no

yes

Access backup reports anywhere from any device

yes

yes

Route and escalate email Alerts by Site or to one receiver

no

yes

Produce backup analysis reports

yes

no

Email reports comparison

Feature

Centralized Monitoring

MultiSite Manager

Daily summary report of all backup jobs

yes

yes

Daily summary report of all backup jobs in a site

no

yes

Monthly backup, performance and data growth reports

yes

no

Backup alerts notifications

yes

yes