CrashPlan 8.2.0

CrashPlan Technical Documentation

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System Requirements

To ensure optimal performance and compatibility, CrashPlan requires the following system specifications:

Operating Systems

• Windows 10 (64-bit) - 20H2
• macOS High Sierra (10.13.6) or later
• Linux Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or later

Hardware Requirements

• CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
• RAM: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
• Storage:
  • 1 TB free disk space for local backup
  • 500 MB bandwidth per hour for remote access
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580

Network and Connectivity Requirements

CrashPlan requires a stable internet connection with the following specifications:

• Bandwidth:
  • Minimum: 500 MB/hour
  • Recommended: 1 GB/hour
• Ping: 100 ms or less for optimal performance

Browser Compatibility

For web-based backup, CrashPlan supports the following browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest stable version)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest stable version)
• Microsoft Edge (latest stable version)

Installation Guide

To install CrashPlan on your system, follow these steps:

1. Download and Install:

Download CrashPlan installer

wget https://example.com/CrashPlan.exe

Run the installer

./CrashPlan.exe

2.  **Accept License Agreement and Choose Backup Location:**
    *   Accept the license agreement by clicking "I Agree."
    *   Choose a local backup location with sufficient free space.

#### Post-Installation Configuration Steps
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1.  **Configure CrashPlan Server:**
    ```bash
### Configure CrashPlan server settings (optional)
crashplan-server config --server-url <your_server_url> --username <your_username> --password <your_password>

2. Create Backup Jobs:
   • Go to the CrashPlan web interface and create new backup jobs with your desired schedule.
   • Configure data retention policies for your backups.

Common Installation Issues and Solutions

• Incompatible Browser Version: Ensure you're using a compatible browser version. For more information, visit our browser compatibility page.
• Insufficient Disk Space: Adjust the local backup location to ensure there's sufficient free space.

Technical Architecture

CrashPlan leverages the following core technologies and frameworks:

Core Technologies and Frameworks

• Programming Language: C++ (latest stable version)
• Database: MySQL 8.0 (enterprise edition) for data storage and retrieval.
• API: RESTful API using JSON for data exchange.

Software Architecture

CrashPlan's architecture is designed to be modular, with the following components:

1. Client Application:
   • Serves as the primary interface for users to configure backups and manage files.
2. Server Components:
   • Handles remote backup requests, stores data in MySQL database, and authenticates users.
3. Database Server:
   • Manages all stored data for CrashPlan's system.

Performance Considerations

CrashPlan's performance is optimized with the following considerations:

• Data Compression: Utilizes industry-standard algorithms to reduce storage requirements.
• Async Operations: Enables concurrent backup operations for optimal speed and efficiency.

Dependencies

For CrashPlan, you'll need the following prerequisites:

Prerequisite Software

• MySQL 8.0 (enterprise edition)
• C++ compiler version 10 or later

Libraries and Frameworks

• Dependencies:
  • OpenSSL 1.1.1 or later for encryption
  • Zlib 1.2.11 or later for compression
  • JSON-CPP 3.0 or later for data serialization
• Required Version Numbers:
  • OpenSSL 1.1.1l
  • Zlib 1.2.12
  • JSON-CPP 3.0.1

Compatibility Concerns and Version Requirements

CrashPlan is designed to be compatible with the following versions:

• Operating Systems: Windows 10 (64-bit) - 20H2, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6), or later; Linux Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or later.
• Browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge.

Please ensure you're using compatible versions to avoid any compatibility issues.