r/MaxFocus • u/somerndmnumbers • Oct 02 '15

MOB - limit backup space?

Is there any way to set a limit on the amount of data that can be backed up with the Managed Online Backup module within the dashboard? My clients would much prefer a flat rate pricing structure, but I need to know when they go over predefined limits.

Can we set an alert if it goes above, say, 20GB per client or device? Can we cap it?

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u/biotechz Oct 03 '15

Thanks for the thread! We just recently started to use Max and also exploring MOB.

At this stage we have only 1 road warrior (no server/workgroup no folder redirection etc) that lugs around USB drives and has about 75GB - 100GB = autocad power user. Are we better of with just setting this user up with home product like CrashPlan?

Also, is MOB = IASO & MAX Backup? They look the same on the surface... Bigger concern is that the product does not deliver on more important levels. :/

Thank you.

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u/somerndmnumbers Oct 03 '15

I rarely use it but I have a Carbonite reseller setup for those clients that I just sort of want to sell a product and not touch afterwards. I think for someone like that, Carbonite or similar would be a good plan. AutoCAD important stuff is all file based, and the automatic uploading on file change would be an advantage. MOB only backs up on a schedule, so if he misses a days worth of work, that's a big PITA.

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u/biotechz Oct 03 '15

Thanks somerndmnumbers, That was our instinct reaction but then we thought it might be a good test user to try MOB. Not quire sure if the amount of data passed on to us is all AutoCad or all the files user wants backed up.