inSync for endpoints is a service that facilitates backup and recovery of data on end-user devices, to mitigate data loss and intellectual property theft. Backups run in the background with no disruption to the end-user. inSync for endpoints provides bulk and granular recovery options that can be managed by IT or by end-users through an easy-to-use self-service experience. This ensures continuity in the face of accidental or malicious data loss and ransomware attacks.
This service replaces the CTERA backup service, disabled on January 1, 2025.
Key Features
- Regular backup of your computer, from anywhere.
- Recovery of data in case of theft, accidental deletion or destruction of your computer, from anywhere.
- Restoration of information when replacing computers, and transfer of data from old computers to the new ones.
- The ability to return to previous versions of backed up files in case of deletion or information encryption (ransom attacks).
- The ability to add personal folders to backup jobs.
- Windows, Mac and Linux (Ubuntu and Redhat) support.
Installation
Should your computer be integrated with IT systems (WISMAIN for Windows, JAMF for Mac), the backup application will automatically be installed (domain computers).
All new computers installed in the WIT lab will have the backup application preinstalled.
Note: the application only backs up the primary user for each computer. For backup of multiple users on a single computer, contact the Service Desk.
FAQs
How do I manually set up inSync Backup?
See the following guides:
- Setting up inSync Backup manually on Windows.
- Setting up inSync Backup manually on Mac.
- Setting up inSync Backup manually on Linux.
How do I include additional folders in the backup?
See the following guide:
How do I restore files and folders from backup?
See the following guides:
How do I make sure my backup is running without errors?
See the following guide:
What exactly is included in and excluded from backups?
- The default backup policy includes the Desktop, as well as the Documents and other folders.
- Should you need to omit files from the default folders to be backed up, be sure to move them to a different location on your computer.
- For further information, see details on inclusions and exclusions.
What are the system requirements for running inSync?
inSync is supported on 64-bit Windows systems, on macOS versions 12 and up, and on Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux distributions.
How much does inSync cost?
- The service is supplied free of charge to Weizmann users, with up to 250 GBs of backup storage.
- Charges of 0.60 NIS per GB apply to storage exceeding the free capacity provided, as of May 1, 2025.
Where can I get additional help?
For help with inSync backup, contact the Service Desk.
Where can I find further information?
For more information on inSync, see the online quick start guide.