Endpoint Backup - Windows
Windows backup software for comprehensive, unified continuity
Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows is a cloud-based backup and restore solution that offers dependable, appliance-free protection for Windows PCs, servers, virtual machines (VMs) and cloud instances. Securely managed from the unified Datto platform, it is the ideal solution for MSPs and IT departments managing remote devices.
Simplify protection of every Windows endpoint
Provide seamless backup and recovery for any Windows-based endpoint, from anywhere. Enhance control over your backup processes, confidently recover in any situation, effortlessly scale your data protection and maximize return on your investment.
Manage your backups with maximum flexibility
Take full command of your Windows backups with customizable policies that define what data to back up, when to back it up, where it should be stored and how long to keep it. Configure every detail of the backup process to protect data on your terms.
Recovery rapidly and reliably from any scenario
Streamline the restoration of individual files and folders to quickly recover data from a specific point in time, or perform a bare metal restore (BMR) to the same or different hardware for recovery of an entire system after catastrophic loss or device failure.
Scale your operations with ease and efficiency
Align backup configurations across your clients or organization by combining policy-based management with purposeful, turnkey RMM, GPO and Intune integrations that enable automated, unattended deployment of the backup agent to any Windows endpoint.
Boost profitability with a cost-effective solution
Drive a greater ROI for your MSP business or ease the burden on your IT budget with a solution offering industry-best margins and affordability. Take advantage of a low up-front cost and a pricing model that enables you to only pay for what you need.
Why back up your Windows endpoints?
Secure your clients’ or organization’s Windows endpoint data from loss and continuity threats like ransomware, accidental or malicious deletion, user mistakes, hardware failure, device loss or natural disaster.
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Modernize your Windows backup strategy
Utilize backup and restore technology that lets you protect Windows endpoints your way, with built-in security standards to support unmatched data continuity and pre-packaged integrations for smooth, efficient workflows.
Policy-driven backup automation
Configure your backup policies to customize and control everything from data selection and backup frequency to retention periods and bandwidth usage:
- Selective backup: Define include/exclude rules by application, user profile, volume and file type
- Custom scheduling: Set backup intervals with smart scheduling, from one to every 24 hours
- Retention limits: Adjust policies to retain backup data for 90 days, 1 year, 3 years or 7 years
- Data throttling: Apply connection limits to prevent interference with production workflows
Versatile restore capabilities
Dictate what to restore, where and how to restore it, and who has permissions to do it. Recover anything from single files to entire Windows systems:
- File & folder restore: Restore a single file, multiple files and folders or the entire folder structure
- Single file all versions: Restore files to the original target, an alternate target or via direct download
- Restore location: Expedite continuity by restoring data into a newly created tenant after compromise
- Bare metal restore (BMR): Restore full systems, including the OS, data, apps and configurations
Industry-standard data protection
Keep your Windows backups safe with enterprise-grade encryption, secure access management protocols and the proven reliability of the Datto Cloud:
- End-to-end encryption: Backups encrypted in-flight and at-rest, with optional customer-managed keys
- Multifactor authentication (MFA): Forced MFA to the admin management portal for verified access
- Single sign-on (SSO): Access via SSO from the KaseyaOne portal for secure, pre-authorized logins
- Immutable Datto cloud: All data stored in a cloud designed to prevent unwanted alteration or deletion
Native, streamlined integration
Leverage out-of-the-box integrations with familiar MSP solutions that simplify issue resolution, deployment, asset tracking and compliance documentation:
- PSA integration: Auto-create and auto-close tickets for backup issues with Autotask PSA integration
- RMM integration: Automate deployment from any location with Datto RMM and Kaseya VSA integration
- Documentation integration: Automatically sync backup status of managed assets with IT Glue integration
- Compliance integration: Auto-generate evidence of compliance with Compliance Manager GRC integration
Learn more about Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows
Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows helps MSPs fuel revenue growth and supports sustainability for IT organizations while offering improved oversight, adaptability and simplicity. Download the datasheet for your use case to explore further.
Why Datto for your Windows backup?
Direct-to-cloud backup
Deploy automated, appliance-free backup for Windows endpoints that's easy to manage, minimizes workload for admins and end users, and requires no added components.
Centralized management
Receive timely alerts and remotely track backup status, history, storage usage and policy configurations for all Windows and Mac endpoints from a unified backup portal.
Global cloud infrastructure
Achieve geo-redundancy by storing backups across multiple available regions and adhere to compliance and data sovereignty requirements by choosing exactly where to store them.
Usage-based pricing model
Take advantage of consumption-based billing that allows you to only pay for the storage needed, boosting margins for MSPs and maintaining affordability for businesses.
Ready to start protecting your Windows endpoints with Datto?
Designed to overcome the complexities of securing modern workloads, Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows is an established solution for your data protection needs. Request a live demo today to get started.
Frequently asked questions about Windows backup
Windows backup refers to the process of copying and preserving files, settings, or entire system configurations from Windows-based devices, such as PCs, servers, VMs and cloud instances, so they can be restored in the event of corruption. This process is most often handled through native Windows tools or third-party solutions that offer enhanced capabilities.
Implementing regular Windows backups is essential for ensuring operational resilience, protecting critical data, and maintaining user productivity. For MSPs and IT teams, modern Windows backup solutions provide centralized control, automation and flexible restore options that simplify management across network endpoints.
Yes, Windows has several backup utilities available to users, including:
- File history: Incremental backups for personal files with version history
- Backup and restore: Legacy tool for file and system image backups
- System image backup: Block-level, full-system image backup for your OS drive
- System restore: Ability to roll back system settings and configurations
These built-in options are useful for individuals or small offices needing basic local backup and recovery capabilities. However, they are generally limited in terms of where data is stored, remote management options and how data can be restored.
For MSPs and larger organizations, third-party platforms like Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows deliver a more scalable alternative. With direct-to-cloud backup, unified cloud management, and the ability to restore individual files or complete systems, solutions like Datto offer enhanced control and flexibility for recovering data in any scenario.
The contents of a Windows backup vary by tool, especially when using Windows-native options. File History backs up personal files, but not apps or system settings. Backup and Restore can include selected folders and optional full system images, while System Image Backup captures the entire OS drive, including apps and settings, but lacks file-level restore. Finally, System Restore focuses on system configurations and drivers but excludes personal files.
In contrast, Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows offers a more comprehensive approach. With backup of both user data and full system configurations, including files, system state, applications and settings, it is the only tool you will need to accomplish full-scope Windows backup and recovery.
Storage locations for Windows backups are dependent on the tools used. Windows' utilities (File History, Backup and Restore, and System Image Backup) typically store data on external drives, internal secondary drives or network locations. System Restore saves restore points on the local system drive but isn’t meant for full backup.
With a dedicated solution like Datto Endpoint Backup for Windows, backups are stored directly in the Datto Cloud, offering secure, immutable storage with robust encryption and multi-region support. Unlike built-in tools, Datto eliminates the need for local hardware and provides centralized, remote management for flexible file or full-system recovery at scale.