what is smart ftp backup?

Answer by: Stuart Pierce, Aplus.Net Knowledge Base Support

Smart FTP Backup provides our Dedicated Server customers with an easy and cost-effective way to manually backup data via FTP to a trusted server. Please note that this service is available to Aplus.Net Dedicated Server customers only.

Here are the main features and benefits:

• Data Security:
• SFTP (Secure FTP protocol) is supported. SFTP uses SSL encryption to protect your username, password, and file contents over the network.
• The Backup Server is not available externally for security reasons. You can access it from within your dedicated server only.
• FTP Space: The initial plan starts with 10GB of disk space. You can increase this space up to 50GB in 10GB increments.
• Easy to use: You choose the files to backup on the server at a time convenient for you.

An FTP Username and Password is collected/generated during the registration process. Use this login information to connect to our Backup Server at ftp1.abac.com (216.55.191.9).

For additional information and subscription, please visit http://servers.aplus.net/smart_ftp.html.

1. Start by logging to the Aplus.Net Control Panel at http://cp.aplus.net using your Account Registration number and Customer password.
2. Select the Dedicated Server tab from the top navigation bar and click on Smart Services/Upgrades.
3. Click on the Smart FTP Backup service associated with the username you'd like to manage.
4. Now, you have the following tools available:
• Change Password - click on this icon to change your Smart FTP Backup password.
• Disk Usage - click on this icon to view your current usage statistics.
• Add FTP Space - click on this icon, if you wish to add more space to your Smart FTP Backup service.