Arq

[planteater]

Last I saw, Arq Premium uses Google Cloud.

I believe he uses Wasabi.

Cloud backup for Mac and Windows : Arq

www.arqbackup.com

"Arq Cloud Backup Data. If you use Arq Cloud Backup on your computer, it uploads your files to our account(s) at Wasabi, encrypted with your account password or, if you chose a separate encryption password at account-creation time, they are encrypted with that separate encryption password."

 

[bwintx]

I believe he uses Wasabi.

Cloud backup for Mac and Windows : Arq

www.arqbackup.com

"Arq Cloud Backup Data. If you use Arq Cloud Backup on your computer, it uploads your files to our account(s) at Wasabi, encrypted with your account password or, if you chose a separate encryption password at account-creation time, they are encrypted with that separate encryption password."

https://www.reddit.com/r/Arqbackup/comments/g1iwj3/_/fnx5b9f (April 19, 2020):

“Arq Cloud Backup still works fine for existing users. We're going to email Arq Cloud Backup users in the near future offering Arq Premium, which is more features for the same price, using Arq 6 and built-in storage. For Arq Premium we’re using Google Cloud Storage, not Wasabi. If you switch to Arq Premium it’s like starting with a new product.”

 

[BigMcGuire]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Arqbackup/comments/g1iwj3/_/fnx5b9f (April 19, 2020):

“Arq Cloud Backup still works fine for existing users. We're going to email Arq Cloud Backup users in the near future offering Arq Premium, which is more features for the same price, using Arq 6 and built-in storage. For Arq Premium we’re using Google Cloud Storage, not Wasabi. If you switch to Arq Premium it’s like starting with a new product.”

Well that's conflicting! hah! (EDIT: Not conflicting, I misunderstood (see post below)).

I'll send an email and ask.

 

[BigMcGuire]

Well look at that.

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Hi Paul,

Arq Premium uses Google Cloud.

Arq Cloud Backup (our other app) uses Wasabi.

Thank you!

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Nina M.
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[Apple_Robert]

Arq is 50% off single or 5 computer pack ($25 and $39 respectively).

 

[Apple_Robert]

I was looking at the Arq website yesterday and it appears the single computer premium cloud license is no longer offered. That is rather surprising.

Cloud backup for Mac and Windows : Arq

www.arqbackup.com

 

[gilby101]

I was looking at the Arq website yesterday and it appears the single computer premium cloud license is no longer offered. That is rather surprising.

Must admit I have lost track of pricing. That makes Arq Premium ($60 per TB, but 5 computers) more attractive to cloud backup beginners as an alternative to Backblaze ($60 per computer but unlimited storage)?

 

[Apple_Robert]

Must admit I have lost track of pricing. That makes Arq Premium ($60 per TB, but 5 computers) more attractive to cloud backup beginners as an alternative to Backblaze ($60 per computer but unlimited storage)?

That is probably true. The single computer premium license was $35 dollars on sale several months ago. I believe normal pricing was $49.

 

[Apple_Robert]

As I was looking at the Arq backup log just now, I thought to myself, it sure would be nice if I could see a live total of my Arq Premium Storage total for the month, instead of having to log into the website each time.

Edited to add: I just sent Stefan a feature request email.

 

[grmlin]

Hey all. I'm new to Arq, currently trying the Premium Trial. The (Windows) Monitor says I uploaded 1200GB, meanwhile the website says I'm at 1.442 TB.
Is this normal?

 

[gilby101]

As I was looking at the Arq backup log just now, I thought to myself, it sure would be nice if I could see a live total of my Arq Premium Storage total for the month, instead of having to log into the website each time.

Arq (not premium) has a button to click "Calculate Stored Size..." under Restore -> Storage -> Backup Set. Does Premium not have this?

 

[Apple_Robert]

Arq (not premium) has a button to click "Calculate Stored Size..." under Restore -> Storage -> Backup Set. Does Premium not have this?

I don't see it anywhere, unless I am having a slow evening which isn't unheard of. lol

 

[gilby101]

I don't see it anywhere, unless I am having a slow evening which isn't unheard of. lol

Arq 7.5.7

But it may be different for Arq Premium. And it takes a while to 'calculate'.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Arq 7.5.7
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But it may be different for Arq Premium. And it takes a while to 'calculate'.

I remember seeing it when I had regular Arq running but, I just looked again at Premium and don't see it. I appreciate the follow-up to make sure I wasn't losing my mind.

 

[jtara]

I like ARQ, but I think today (data security, hacking) it is absolutely essential that backup software be open source. I want some assurance that it's been examined by others including security researchers (so must have good popularity) and I want to be able to build it myself from source code.

There is an open-source command-line restore utility for ARQ, but that doesn't cut it.

Suggestions on best open-source alternative?

Must make/use a snapshot so that it can make a consistent backup from a working system.

NICE if it can backup Windows and Linux, but not essential.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I like ARQ, but I think today (data security, hacking) it is absolutely essential that backup software be open source. I want some assurance that it's been examined by others including security researchers (so must have good popularity) and I want to be able to build it myself from source code.

There is an open-source command-line restore utility for ARQ, but that doesn't cut it.

Suggestions on best open-source alternative?

Must make/use a snapshot so that it can make a consistent backup from a working system.

NICE if it can backup Windows and Linux, but not essential.

You should start a separate thread.

 

[jtara]

You should start a separate thread.

Thanks, didn't want to be redundant. Figured people on this thread might have suggestions.

I see that the FORMAT is open and documented, but really want something where the SOFTWARE is also open.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Thanks, didn't want to be redundant. Figured people on this thread might have suggestions.

I see that the FORMAT is open and documented, but really want something where the SOFTWARE is also open.

It is going to be hard finding an established, popular backup that is open source. I think expecting Arq software to be open source is a bit too optimistic, especially one that is a profitable business.

 

[jtara]

It is going to be hard finding an established, popular backup that is open source. I think expecting Arq software to be open source is a bit too optimistic, especially one that is a profitable business.

Yup. That's why I'm asking others!

I posted to Software > Mac Apps

Open Source backup apps?

Suggestions for best free and open source backup solution for MacOS for mid-2021, Big Sur? It's fine if there is a support agreement and/or cloud storage available. But really would like open source and ability to build myself. For obvious security-related reasons. I am a software developer...

forums.macrumors.com

 

[Apple_Robert]

Arq has bee updated.

Release Notes for Arq Backup Version 7.5.13

June 2, 2021

Fixed Issues

Fixed an issue which could cause "File backupconfig.json in directory ... is missing" errors when backing up with an adopted Arq 5 backup set.
Release Notes for Arq Backup Version 7.5.10

June 1, 2021

Fixed Issues

Added a workaround for parsing retain-dates in slightly different formats from the S3 format.
If backup starts in a pause "window", pause before doing anything else, such as preventing computer sleep.
Fixed an issue where the retain dates of some objects in an immutable backup were set to longer-than-needed durations.
Fixed an issue which could cause "HMACSHA256 of encryption dat file does not match" error during backup after changing the backup plan's encryption password.

 

[Pete1987]

Hello, I get tons of permission errors (75-144) after deleting the mac for service and then reinstalling and migrating the data back from time machine. What did I do wrong? How do I fix it?

 

[Weaselboy]

Hello, I get tons of permission errors (75-144) after deleting the mac for service and then reinstalling and migrating the data back from time machine. What did I do wrong? How do I fix it?

How did you migrate back. Give us step by step.

 

[Pete1987]

How did you migrate back. Give us step by step.

Installed Big Sur, created two accounts with the same names as the accounts on the backup, enabled filevault and then with migration assistant clicked "replace".

 

[Weaselboy]

Installed Big Sur, created two accounts with the same names as the accounts on the backup, enabled filevault and then with migration assistant clicked "replace".

That is where you went wrong. If you create the account, then import into that same account you get the permissions issues you are seeing.

Start over by formatting and doing a fresh OS install, then when it starts after the install follow the prompts to import and use your TM disk as the source. Do not create an account. The import will bring in your account(s).

 

[Pete1987]

That is where you went wrong. If you create the account, then import into that same account you get the permissions issues you are seeing.

Start over by formatting and doing a fresh OS install, then when it starts after the install follow the prompts to import and use your TM disk as the source. Do not create an account. The import will bring in your account(s).

Can I use the most recent Time Machine backup? Do the permission issues go into time machine when I back up?