Get Started with AhsayCBS v9

Check out these links:

• Ahsay Hardware Requirement List (HRL) for version 9.1 or above
• Ahsay Hardware Compatibility List (HRL) for AhsayOBM on Synology NAS
• Ahsay Hardware Compatibility List (HRL) for AhsayOBM on QNAP NAS
• Ahsay Software Compatibility List (SCL) for version 9.1 or above
• Ahsay Software Compatibility List (SCL) for Granular and OpenDirect Restore on version 9.1 or above

You can review the Release Notes.

You can view them in the Ahsay Website and Ahsay Partner Portal.

Great! You'll want to start reading the Installation Guides for Windows and/or Linux, then follow up with the Setup Guide and Administrator Guides. Afterwards, to work with the client-side application, refer to the AhsayOBM or AhsayACB guides.

Short answer, primarily the Backup Server host. The AhsayCBS can also replicate backup user's data to an AhsayCBS Replication Receiver or to a Predefined Destination. AhsayCBS can also join or host a Redirector, which allows a single URL your clients point to, but have multiple AhsayCBS Backup Servers within its umbrella.

In Ahsay's Client-Server architecture, AhsayCBS is the Backup Server host (but it can also act as a standalone Replication Receiver, or Redirection Host), AhsayCBS serves as the portal where you can create Backup User's accounts and profiles, setup Backup Destination storage (or configure Predefined Destinations in cloud storage). You'll need to install AhsayCBS onto your own Operating System Host… this can be Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and either setup onsite at your office or Data Center, or on a VM in the Cloud (like Azure or AWS). Alternatively, if you rather not worry about setting up the infrastructure, Ahsay offers BIaaS. Backup Users will use AhsayOBM or AhsayACB client agents to connect their machine (device to backup), connect to the AhsayCBS host to run jobs. Alternatively, AhsayCBS offers Agentless (“Run on Server”) which does not require the installation of AhsayOBM/AhsayACB onto a device, backup jobs run from the AhsayCBS's host.

Thanks for being a long time partner. First, you'll want to refer to AhsaysOBS to AhsayCBS Upgrade Guide. The license model has changed, verify you have enough CALs before you upgrade to CBS. Then refer to the preceding answers.

On my AhsayOBS, it shows “Free Upgrade Until” , so this means I can upgrade to AhsayCBS without license issues, correct? It depends… AhsayOBS is our legacy product, replaced by AhsayCBS. AhsayCBS has new licensing terms, and with that the introduction of the “AhsayCBS Module”. You'll need this module applied to your License key, otherwise the Backup Server can not function after grace period expires. If you are a Meter License subscriber, then no worries, you already have this AhsayCBS Module applied, go ahead with planning your upgrade. However, if you are under our Perpetual License model, then contact Ahsay Sales for further review to your license before you upgrade.

You are already familiar with the AhsayCBS product line, so you can refer to the AhsayCBS v9 New Features DataSheet, then follow up with the Release Notes, the AhsayCBS Upgrade Guide, and AhsayCBS Administrator Guides. You can only upgrade to the latest Release if you have valid maintenance when that Release was posted.

Check out How to apply hotfix to AhsayCBS and How to apply hotfix to AhsayOBM/AhsayACB.

Remember that Hot Fixes require a minimum base version before it can be applied. Also, Hot Fix packages only contain binaries that have been updated, it does not contain the full directory, so when you install Hot Fixes you overwrite into the existing AhsayCBS/AhsayOBM/AhsayACB installation path.

AhsayCBS can Replicate backup user data stored on AhsayCBS (AhsayCBS Destination) to an AhsayCBS Replication Receiver or to a Predefined Destination. This offers extra data redundancy of data stored on your primary AhsayCBS Backup Server. A single AhsayCBS Replication Receiver, when receiving data from a single AhsayCBS Backup Server, can offer the ability to convert your Receiver to become the Backup Server in the event of disaster to the original AhsayCBS Backup Server. Or, an AhsayCBS Replication Receiver can receive replicated data from multiple AhsayCBS Backup Servers.

AhsayCBS can also join or host a Redirector, which allows a single URL your client agents point to, but have multiple AhsayCBS Backup Servers within its umbrella. Redirector allows for scaling, when you grow and add additional Backup Servers, your clients don't need to reconfigure their agents to the new URL, all the changes are done on your side and on the back-end. You can even move users between AhsayCBS Backup Servers without needing to have the client reconfigure the agent to point to the new AhsayCBS URL, when using Redirector. Redirector requires module licensed per device. One limitation is the backup user will need to know the specific AhsayCBS host they live on, if they need to connect to the AhsayCBS User Web Console.

Yes, but When are the default Ahsay dummy / self-signed certificate acceptable for business?

Out of the box, after creating Backup User Account, the user can use the AhsayCBS host's storage (Destination = “AhsayCBS”). User's backup jobs will write to the user's User Home directory on the AhsayCBS host server.

Additional storage destination types can be found on Ahsay SCL

New in 2022, if you want to startup an AhsayCBS instance but do not want to manage storage, then you might be interested in Ahsay Managed Backup-as-a-Service (AMBaaS).

It serves two-fold purpose. One, where user's: reports, logs, and encrypted Encryption Key (if enabled) are stored. Second, it can also serve as the Destination storage if their backup points to “AhsayCBS” destination.

By default, upon installation of AhsayCBS, an initial User Home directory is created in the AhsayCBS installation path (ie C:\Program Files\AhsayCBS\user). From the AhsayCBS UI, you can remove the default User Home path, and/or add other paths (different drive, network share). However, you must have at least one User Home path defined per AhsayCBS Backup Server, as all users will need a User Home directory. A User Home path cannot point to Cloud Destination.

Yes, if you rather not worry about setting up the infrastructure, Ahsay offers BIaaS.

New in 2022, if you want to startup an AhsayCBS instance but do not want to manage storage, then you might be interested in Ahsay Managed Backup-as-a-Service (AMBaaS).

In the BIaaS model, we host and setup a dedicated AhsayCBS instance for your own use, you are given AhsayCBS “Admin” access, and you bring (attach) your own Cloud Storage (or optional, we bundle in storage as a one-stop shop). It's like if you were to stand-up the infrastructure yourself, but in this case, Ahsay does all that back-end for you including AhsayCBS upgrades. All you need to manage is the front-end, via the AhsayCBS management web console to create users, policies, check job status, etc. You can even use Ahsay API , create segregated SubAdmin , and full branding experience. Licensing (CAL) fees is extra.

In the AMBaaS model, we host both the Backup Server and the storage. Billing is integrated and you are paying only for storage usage, all licenses are included with your plan. You are a SubAdmin on a shared AhsayCBS host to create and manage your: users, policies, job status, logs. However, in this model, you cannot use Ahsay API, cannot create different segregated SubAdmin, and we only offer co-branding experience.

Yes! You can install AhsayCBS on any cloud platform that offers OS running Windows or Linux. You first create a new OS instance, then install our product as if you were installing it onto a physical host or a virtual machine.

You can write your own. We have APIs available. Refer to the AhsayCBS API Guide.

You can write your own. We have APIs available. Refer to the AhsayCBS API Guide.

Yes! You can create a Sub-Admin (one for each Reseller). Each Sub-Admin will 'own' the users they create, where these users are visible to them only (+ the Super-Admin (you)). Another Sub-Admin cannot see another's set of users, they're all silo. Each Sub-Admin can manage their users, define unique policies, etc. You, as the Super-Admin (“system”) can oversee all the Resellers and their users, as well as set system-wide policies which all users/resellers must default. As well, you can set a threshold per Sub-Admin to how many CAL (Client Agent Licenses) modules are allocated to them.

Sub-Admin can also be defined with a unique FQDN (i.e. reseller1.example.com) that sets them apart from a different reseller. Each Sub-Admin can also have unique branding (logos, graphics, product names, color scheme, etc). Either you (Super-Admin) or the individual Sub-Admin can customize on their own, or you can even block access to the customization if you want them to only use your provided branding. Our product is quite flexible that can cater to different use-case scenarios.

For now you will have to settle for what is available in AhsayCBS Administrator Guides.

To brand CBS, OBM, ACB, UBS; then check out Branding and Customization. Just remember that you need to have a licensed CBS Product Key and the Rebrand Option in order to Build the installers, an Evaluation license does not authorize this feature.

Additionally, If you prefer Ahsay to create the required graphics and Branding Profile, we offer Service. Check out Backup App Branding Service or Build My Branded CBS Installer Service on the Ahsay website.

If you want to rebrand Ahsay Mobile app, you'll need to contact Ahsay Sales for further details.

 

For now you will have to settle for what is available in the AhsayCBS Administrator - Branding Guide.

Yes! Ahsay Mobile App (Android & IOS) provides 2FA support. Alternatives are using third-party TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) Authenticator apps that provide time-based one-time password.

Please contact Ahsay Sales with your question.

Yes, you can check out Ahsay Partner Portal. Based on your purchase history, your view may vary. You can also contact Ahsay Sales for promotions, pricing, or other details.

Yes, sure do! Check out Services, for a comprehensive list of Service offers.