CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent for Open Files for Windows 11.5

CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent for Open Files for Windows, developed by Computer Associates, is an add-on component designed to ensure reliable backups of files that are in use on Windows systems. It captures consistent, point-in-time copies of open or locked files without interrupting users or requiring applications to be shut down, helping organizations maintain data integrity and meet tight backup windows.

The agent integrates seamlessly with BrightStor ARCserve Backup, leveraging Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) and snapshot techniques to protect active files on file servers, application servers, and desktops. It is managed centrally through the ARCserve console and works transparently with existing backup jobs, schedules, and policies, improving backup success rates and reducing administrative overhead.

Key benefits:

• Protects open and locked files to prevent skipped files and failed jobs
• Creates consistent snapshots for faster, more reliable restores
• Minimizes downtime by eliminating the need to close applications during backup
• Integrates with ARCserve for centralized management and streamlined operations
• Optimizes backup windows with minimal performance impact on production systems

Ideal for environments where users and applications keep files continuously open, this agent helps ensure complete, consistent backups and dependable recoveries across Windows platforms.

CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent for Open Files for Windows is developed by Computer Associates. The most popular version of this product among our users is 11.5.