When managing backups and disaster recovery, having access to offsite copies of your data is crucial. Datto provides cloud storage for backups, and retrieving these backup snapshots efficiently is essential. In this guide, we’ll walk through using WinSCP to securely download backup files from the Datto cloud.
WinSCP is a free and powerful SFTP, FTP, and SCP client for Windows. It provides:
Ensure you have:
1. Open WinSCP and Configure Connection
2. Navigate to Backup Files
Once connected:
3. Download Backup Files
4. Verify and Validate
After downloading:
And that’s all there is to it! WinSCP is a secure and efficient way to download Datto cloud backups and restore your devices. Have any questions about the process? Reach out to our experts at any time!
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About the Author
Garrett Dycus
Garrett Dycus is a Senior Network Consultant at Sikich, delivering technology solutions to help clients achieve their business objectives. With over 20 years of experience and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, he specializes in server infrastructure, networking, and Microsoft Cloud technologies, providing expertise and trusted advisory to drive impactful results.
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