StorageCraft ShadowProtect v. 5.x IT Edition + 1 Year Maintenance - Subscription License - 1 Technician - 1 Year

StorageCraft ShadowProtect v. 5.x IT Edition is a premium backup and disaster recovery solution engineered for IT professionals who demand reliability, speed, and simplicity in protecting critical endpoints and servers. This 1-year maintenance, subscription license covers a single technician and provides ongoing access to the latest features, security updates, and technical support. Designed for business continuity, it combines image-based backups, rapid restores, and robust verification processes to minimize downtime and safeguard data against hardware failures, cyber threats, and human error.

• All-in-one IT Edition backup and disaster recovery solution: feature-rich image-based backups, fast bare-metal recovery, and flexible restore options across physical machines and virtual environments, ensuring you can recover quickly from any disruption.
• Subscription license for 1 technician with 1-year maintenance: enjoy continuous software updates, performance improvements, and access to expert support without the overhead of perpetual licensing, helping IT teams stay current and compliant.
• Fast, reliable recovery workflows: supports granular file-level recovery as well as complete system restores, reducing recovery time objectives (RTO) and enabling rapid business continuity after data loss or corruption.
• Centralized management and broad compatibility: optimized for IT departments, suitable for Windows workstations and servers, with streamlined deployment and scalable options that minimize administrative overhead in mixed environments.
• Data protection features and compliance: includes automated backup verification, encryption options, and ransomware-aware safeguards to protect sensitive information and maintain integrity across backup chains.

Technical Details of StorageCraft ShadowProtect v. 5.x IT Edition + 1 Year Maintenance - Subscription License - 1 Technician - 1 Year

• License Type: Subscription
• Technician Slots: 1
• Maintenance: 1 Year
• Edition: IT Edition
• Platform: Windows PC (with support for server-grade deployments within IT environments)
• Backup Method: Image-based backups with bare-metal recovery capabilities
• Recovery Options: File-level restoration, full system restore, and virtualization-ready restores
• Storage Targets: Local disks, network-attached storage (NAS), or external/internal storage devices
• Security & Verification: Automated backup verification, optional encryption, and integrity checks to ensure reliable restores

How to install StorageCraft ShadowProtect v. 5.x IT Edition + 1 Year Maintenance

Installation is designed to be straightforward for IT professionals and administrators managing multiple devices. Follow these steps to deploy ShadowProtect IT Edition and activate your 1-year subscription license for 1 technician:

• Prepare your environment: verify minimum hardware requirements, confirm operating systems are supported, and ensure you have network access to download the installer and reach your backup storage target.
• Acquire installation media or download: obtain the ShadowProtect IT Edition installer from the official vendor portal using your subscription credentials and ensure you have your 1-year maintenance expiration date documented.
• Run the installer: launch the setup program on the target PC or server, review and accept the license terms, and choose the appropriate installation path and components to install.
• Activate the license: during or after installation, enter the 1-year subscription key for the 1 technician license; connect to your license management account if required by the activation process.
• Configure backup plans: create a backup schedule, select the storage target, define retention policies, and enable automatic verification; perform a test backup to confirm successful operation and restore readiness.
• Implement recovery readiness: verify boot media, test a small-scale restore (file-level and system restore) to ensure that restoration workflows work as expected in your environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What does the 1-year maintenance cover? A: The 1-year maintenance provides access to software updates, bug fixes, feature enhancements, and technical support during the license term, helping you maintain optimal performance and security.
• Q: How many technicians can use the license? A: The license is issued for 1 technician, aligning with the IT Edition's scope and ensuring dedicated access for a single administrator or engineer.
• Q: Can I renew or upgrade after the initial year? A: Yes. You can renew or extend the maintenance period, and you may also upgrade to newer ShadowProtect editions as they become available, subject to vendor terms.
• Q: Is ShadowProtect compatible with both endpoints and servers? A: ShadowProtect IT Edition is designed for IT environments and supports backup and recovery for Windows-based workstations and servers; be sure to review the official system requirements for your specific deployments.
• Q: What kinds of restores does ShadowProtect support? A: ShadowProtect offers image-based backups with bare-metal recovery, as well as granular file-level restores and virtual machine restores, enabling flexible disaster recovery options for different recovery scenarios.