Like its predecessor, Ocster Backup Pro 6 continues the focus on being a fully automatic and easy to use backup solution, while at the same time improving in lots of areas.
For example, Ocster Backup Pro 6 amazes with an up to 600% faster backup speed* compared to the previous version. In addition, new features like 1 to 1 File Copy, i.e. simple mirroring of files to other media without packing in archives, backup of Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox bookmarks, backup of the Windows contacts in Windows 7 and Vista and the ability for backing up emails and calendars from Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird impressively extend the feature set in Ocster Backup Pro 6

Features
* Fully Automatic: Creates fully automatic backups of your data
* Easy to use
* Fast backup speed
* Includes alternative backup format: 1 : 1 File Copy - simple mirroring of files to other media
* Internet Explorer bookmarks
* Mozilla Firefox: Backs up bookmarks, settings and add-ons
* Mozilla Thunderbird: Backup emails, calenders, settings and add-ons
* Windows contacts: Backup the Windows Contacts folder.
* "New Backup-Rules" More choice with extended filtering capabilities
* Versioning: Easily access and restore different older versions of your files.
* Automatic Pausing: Backups are done in the background and are automatically paused to prevent them from slowing down other programs. Various system characteristics are monitored, e.g. CPU usage, I/O usage, fullscreen applications, etc.
* Outlook/Thunderbird Support: Back up your Microsoft Outlook/Thunderbird emails and calendars with a single mouse click.
* Stop & Resume: Backups can be stopped and resumed. This is handy when the computer needs to be shut down, for example.
* Backup Reports: Detailed backup reports can be generated each time the backup is updated. The contents of the reports can be configured.
* Backup Report Emails: Backup reports can be automatically sent to an email address. That way you can be up-to-date on the state of your backups even when you are on a business trip or if the computer is simply a server in your attic.
* Network support: Files and folders on network drives can also be backed up. The backup data can also be stored on network drives if that is desired.
* Encryption: Backups are strongly encrypted and protected with a user password. The encryption algorithm can be configured, if that is desired.
* Compression: Backups are compressed intelligently to save space. Different compression types are available: from fast ones with moderate compression to slower ones with excellent compression.
* Scheduled: Backups can be started either automatically at scheduled times or manually by clicking a button.
* Storage Types: Backups can be stored on hard disk, USB sticks, network drives and Ocster Secure Storage.
* Supports Ocster Secure Storage:
o Stores the files in professional data centers
o Much safer than using hard disks or USB sticks
o The backups are protected against fire, water damage, lightning, theft, hurricanes, ...
o Multiple copies are kept in different locations
o The data is transmitted to the data centers via a highly secured internet channel
o Available for a small subscription fee.
* Incremental backup: after an initial full backup only the changes to the previous state are stored. This saves space and reduces transfer times.
* Open File Support: Files and folders that are in use can be backed up as well.
* Hard Link and Symbolic Link Support: Hard links and symbolic links can be backed up and are properly restored as hard links and symbolic links.
* Special Files: Compressed, encrypted and sparse files can also be backed up.
* Encryption Algorithms: Backup can be encrypted the following algithms: AES 256 Bit, AES 128 Bit, BlowFish, Cast-128
* Compression Algorithms: The software supports the following compression types: ZLib, LZMA Quick, LZMA Normal, LZMA Best
* Small File Optimization: Through smart uses of compression the software can achieve high compression rates, even with many small files.