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Carbon Copy Cloner 7 - Users Thread
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I find it much more straightforward to use CCC without snapshots in order to be able to restore my files if necessary and time machine allows me to restore older files for any reason. You have a large file from CCC on your time machine because there is that file created by CCC keeping a heap of snapshots. That is what I avoid by not using snapshots on CCC. I would also very much advise having TM and CCC on separate disks as if that disk falls over for any reason you have lost the lot - and when you are keeping snapshots with CCC you have two backup programs that keep using up all available space - a very dangerous situation when that space is getting limited if they are effectively fighting over that space on the one disk.
CCC, I think, does not keep system files as they are kept separate from personal files and can be restored completely independantly from your personal files from the internet. It is only your personal files that you are in danger of losing due to something going wrong.
CCC, I think, does not keep system files as they are kept separate from personal files and can be restored completely independantly from your personal files from the internet. It is only your personal files that you are in danger of losing due to something going wrong.
Also, for migration assistant it seems that CCC works more quickly and more reliably than time machine. I have certainly found that CCC works very well with MA. I have read quite a few complaints about time machine for MA but I really like time machine for quick and easy access for particular old files.
CCC restore via MA does not offer the choice of snapshots taken at different time whereas TM does. MA preserves the users who are on the Mac before migration, thus one can not use the same user name in the subsequent migration, which could be annoying.
I am not sure what the issue is about the user name. I have simply carried on using the same user name after MA so that it is just like being on the old computer as far as that is concerned, just with the extra ability of the new computer. I also have the same user name for both my desk top and my lap top - which fits with using the App Store and all that. I believe this is completely normal rather than people not being able "to use the same user name in the subsequent migration".
CCC 6.1.9-b5 (7641) is now available — This is a pre-release update of CCC 6.1.8 (7612)
Specifically this update offers one change - Addressed a scenario where CCC's appearance (i.e. Light Mode vs. Dark Mode) would not track the system setting when configured to do so. Last beta update was one month ago so like we will see CCC 6.1.9 released soon.
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Addressed a scenario where CCC's appearance (i.e. Light Mode vs. Dark Mode) would not track the system setting when configured to do so. - Changed
Addressed two conditions that could lead to delays when opening CCC or connecting to its helper tool. - Changed
Made an adjustment to how folder enumeration is approached on rotational destination volumes. This should result in fewer subtask hang events when enumerating high-file-count folders on these devices. This may yield faster or slower performance, or may not affect performance at all. If you notice a performance decline, please let us know by selecting "Report a Problem" from CCC's Help menu. - Changed
Fixed an errant trial expiration issue that eventually affects Pro License users that are using a license sidecar file. - Changed
Increased the timeout when creating or removing snapshots to accommodate slower backup devices. - Changed
Worked around an esoteric FAT32 filesystem bug that was resulting in a file at the root level that could not be deleted. - Changed
Implemented a more effective solution for retrieving folder lists for cloud-synced folders that were added via the web or via another Mac. - Changed
Fixed a couple minor Voiceover issues relating to the volume attribute buttons that appear when a volume is selected in CCC's sidebar. These buttons reveal a popover, but Voiceover was failing to consistently read the content of those popovers. We also added a transparent dismissal button to that popover to make it more easily-dismissible via the Voiceover Control+Option+Space keystroke.
Specifically this update offers one change - Addressed a scenario where CCC's appearance (i.e. Light Mode vs. Dark Mode) would not track the system setting when configured to do so. Last beta update was one month ago so like we will see CCC 6.1.9 released soon.
You mean latest release right?
Both. CCC 6.1.9 is the latest (most recent) official release. But CCC versions have many beta releases with the official release being described as the final release (of that version).
No, I meant what I posted - the final release of CCC V6.19. Releases to come will be Beta of 6.2 or whatever Bombich chooses to identify this next update, but it will not be 6.19, that release has been put to bed and is therefore the final release off that version.
Lou7
A backup utility developer that always forges ahead against the latest MacOS updates, making sure the backups work is quite valuable. He also tries to enhance the utility as time goes by, concerning peoples requests, or issues encountered.
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Funny: the updater listed 6.1.9 (7646) and ... installed 6.1.9 (7649).
... development never stops, indeed.
;JOOP!
Current release is CCC 6.1.9 (7649) Yes the dev did update stealthy from original (7646) if you have not installed yet. Otherwise you can't until his next release.
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Addressed a scenario where CCC's appearance (i.e. Light Mode vs. Dark Mode) would not track the system setting when configured to do so. - Changed
Addressed two conditions that could lead to delays when opening CCC or connecting to its helper tool. - Changed
Made an adjustment to how folder enumeration is approached on rotational destination volumes. This should result in fewer subtask hang events when enumerating high-file-count folders on these devices. - Changed
Fixed an errant trial expiration issue that eventually affects Pro License users that are using a license sidecar file. - Changed
Increased the timeout when creating or removing snapshots to accommodate slower backup devices. - Changed
Worked around an esoteric FAT32 filesystem bug that was resulting in a file at the root level that could not be deleted. - Changed
Implemented a more effective solution for retrieving folder lists for cloud-synced folders that were added via the web or via another Mac. - Changed
Fixed a couple minor Voiceover issues relating to the volume attribute buttons that appear when a volume is selected in CCC's sidebar. These buttons reveal a popover, but Voiceover was failing to consistently read the content of those popovers. We also added a transparent dismissal button to that popover to make it more easily-dismissible via the Voiceover Control+Option+Space keystroke.
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Is there a difference between 7646 and 7649?
I am used to last minute updates or early 'hiccups',
but to maintain the same release number is even at Microsoft's not done.
An extra, say, 6.1.10 could avoid confusing.
;JOOP!
Jan 30th 6.1.9 = 63,606,204 bytes
Jan 31st 6.1.9 = 63,606,220 bytes
I doubt 16 bytes matters.
Just mount your last backup and drag and drop CCC and then update it if needed. The history of backups doesn't reside in the application neither do you need to re-enable licensing. Alternatively transfer a copy from a another Mac to overwrite it.
No need, I got the last one.
But, don't smart me out: 16 bytes more ..... how many bytes different? I better not know.
;JOOP!
CCC 6.1.10 (7650) is now available — This is a update of CCC 6.1.9 (7649)
Two fixes and six changes as shown in the spoiler.
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Made an adjustment to the "Restore" button constraints in the Snapshots table to improve its appearance in some non-English locales. Separately, fixed an issue where this button would errantly appear on non-selected row views when scrolling. - Changed
Fixed a layout issue in the "Grant Full Disk Access to CCC" window that was causing the French description to get cut off. - Changed
Fixed an issue that was causing the volumes listed in the View menu to be disabled. - Changed
Adjusted the logic for suspending deletions when a directory enumeration error is encountered during prescan. We no longer suspend deletions when the error is specific to a DataVault (i.e. an Apple-proprietary and Apple-apps-only container). - Fixed
Fixed a condition that could lead to a "When files are modified on the source" task to repeat itself (too frequently) in cases where the task was failing in the source/destination readiness phase. - Changed
Fixed an issue that could occasionally lead to unresponsiveness of the "Cancel" button that is presented when a CCC software update fails (e.g. because internet connectivity dropped). - Fixed
Fixed an issue where tasks that back up to or from a Remote Macintosh could go into a repeat run cycle if the remote Mac was reachable but not responsive. This appears to be restricted to cases where the remote Mac was behind a router that was responsive, but dropping traffic to the remote Mac. - Changed
The Compare button is disabled/enabled more consistently when the source or destination is unmounted/mounted.
Two fixes and six changes as shown in the spoiler.
As seen checking for CCC betas today. CCC 7 beta 1 (8007)l is now available to install and use for 90 days
After that it needs your licensing to be renewed.
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CCC 7 is a paid upgrade
For the duration of beta testing, beta versions of CCC 7.0 will accept a CCC v6 license. This beta will expire 90 days from the date it was built. If/when you decide to use the final release of CCC v7, a v7 upgrade license will be required.
If you run into any problems while testing this new version of CCC, please choose "Report a problem…" from CCC's Help menu.
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CCC 7 introduces many new features and enhancements that help you build a better backup strategy. Take a look at what's new in CCC 7.
With just a couple clicks, you can get your new backup disk reformatted using the best filesystem for backups. The Setup Assistant works with existing backups too. Want to revisit your current backup strategy? Click on the Destination selector and choose "Backup Volume Setup Assistant" to enable snapshot support and even encryption on your current backup volume.
Most points in backup history are pretty mundane, but sometimes you need to mark a specific snapshot as special (e.g. "This is my pre-upgrading to Sonoma backup"). CCC 7 introduces permanent snapshots, which not only allow you to add that context to a snapshot, but also allow you to flag it for permanent retention. We also added controls that allow you to limit total snapshot disk usage and maximum age so that multiple volumes on a given disk can share space more democratically.
By popular demand, we added functionality to search snapshots by file name in CCC's Snapshot Browser. Select a volume in CCC's sidebar, select a snapshot(s), then right-click and choose "View in Snapshot Browser". The Snapshot Browser will compare the content of each snapshot against the current state of the backup. Enter a search term in the sidebar to find specific files in any of the snapshots, then see how the file differs in each snapshot.
If you travel with your Mac and without your backup, you might prefer that your backup tasks didn't bother trying to run. Or maybe you have a NAS backup task that you'd prefer only ran when your Mac was on ethernet, even if the NAS is available via WiFi. Now you can limit your task to running only when certain network conditions exist, e.g. only on ethernet, only when connected to a specific WiFi network, or only when you're at a specific location.
Want to bring backups of files and photos from your iOS devices into your CCC backup ecosystem? Now you can! The CCC Dashboard includes a new CCC Diplomat tab where you can designate a volume for your mobile device backups. The Diplomat advertises a service on your local network to iOS devices that are running the CCC Mobile companion application. Make wireless backups easily and quickly!
Beta Testers: We would be delighted to invite you to the CCC Mobile Backup beta testing as well! Please email support@bombich.com to request an invitation.
When you select an APFS volume in CCC's sidebar, you'll find a new FileVault switch. Enabling encryption on a given APFS volume is now that simple – just flip a switch. CCC will also show progress indication of the conversion process.
After that it needs your licensing to be renewed.
=============
CCC 7 is a paid upgrade
For the duration of beta testing, beta versions of CCC 7.0 will accept a CCC v6 license. This beta will expire 90 days from the date it was built. If/when you decide to use the final release of CCC v7, a v7 upgrade license will be required.
CCC 7 will be available soon!
Hello CCC beta testers! We've been cooking a lot of new features and enhancements for CCC v7, and you're invited to try it out. When you click "Download Trial" at the bottom of the window, CCC will download and open the new version 7. The version 6 copy of CCC will be retained right next to it if you decide you want to revert back to v6.If you run into any problems while testing this new version of CCC, please choose "Report a problem…" from CCC's Help menu.
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CCC 7 introduces many new features and enhancements that help you build a better backup strategy. Take a look at what's new in CCC 7.
Backup Volume Setup Assistant
With just a couple clicks, you can get your new backup disk reformatted using the best filesystem for backups. The Setup Assistant works with existing backups too. Want to revisit your current backup strategy? Click on the Destination selector and choose "Backup Volume Setup Assistant" to enable snapshot support and even encryption on your current backup volume.
More options for limiting and extending snapshot retention
Most points in backup history are pretty mundane, but sometimes you need to mark a specific snapshot as special (e.g. "This is my pre-upgrading to Sonoma backup"). CCC 7 introduces permanent snapshots, which not only allow you to add that context to a snapshot, but also allow you to flag it for permanent retention. We also added controls that allow you to limit total snapshot disk usage and maximum age so that multiple volumes on a given disk can share space more democratically.
Search for files across snapshots
By popular demand, we added functionality to search snapshots by file name in CCC's Snapshot Browser. Select a volume in CCC's sidebar, select a snapshot(s), then right-click and choose "View in Snapshot Browser". The Snapshot Browser will compare the content of each snapshot against the current state of the backup. Enter a search term in the sidebar to find specific files in any of the snapshots, then see how the file differs in each snapshot.
Run time limits based on network conditions
If you travel with your Mac and without your backup, you might prefer that your backup tasks didn't bother trying to run. Or maybe you have a NAS backup task that you'd prefer only ran when your Mac was on ethernet, even if the NAS is available via WiFi. Now you can limit your task to running only when certain network conditions exist, e.g. only on ethernet, only when connected to a specific WiFi network, or only when you're at a specific location.
Back up files and media from your iOS devices to your Mac
Want to bring backups of files and photos from your iOS devices into your CCC backup ecosystem? Now you can! The CCC Dashboard includes a new CCC Diplomat tab where you can designate a volume for your mobile device backups. The Diplomat advertises a service on your local network to iOS devices that are running the CCC Mobile companion application. Make wireless backups easily and quickly!
Beta Testers: We would be delighted to invite you to the CCC Mobile Backup beta testing as well! Please email support@bombich.com to request an invitation.
CCC's file copier handles renamed folders more efficiently
In the past when a folder was renamed on the source, the folder would be removed from the destination and recopied. While it always makes a perfect backup, it was not without a lot of extra effort! CCC's next-generation file copier retains folder inode information, so now we can detect renamed folders and simply rename those folders on your APFS-formatted destination.Task Notes
Some people manage a lot of backup tasks, and the purpose of each task may not be entirely obvious from the task name alone. Likewise, even within a backup task, you might have different reasons for running individual events, e.g. "This is the backup made prior to installing XYZ.app on the source." CCC 7 adds Task Notes, which allow you to annotate individual tasks and events. Click Notes at the bottom of the CCC window to add notes to a task. To see notes associated with specific events, open the Task History window, select an event, then click the Notes button in the middle-of-the-window separator bar.Vacation Snapshots
Sometimes when you travel without your backup, you still want some protection from editing mistakes and accidental deletions. If snapshot support is enabled on your source volume, CCC will now create a snapshot on the source at the scheduled run time even if the destination is absent. CCC gives you complete control over these "local backups" – you can determine if snapshots should be kept on the source, and you can fine tune exactly how long they're kept and how much space they're allowed to consume.Easily encrypt your backups
When you select an APFS volume in CCC's sidebar, you'll find a new FileVault switch. Enabling encryption on a given APFS volume is now that simple – just flip a switch. CCC will also show progress indication of the conversion process.
Other new features and improvements
- Product tours: These bubble-tip guided tours walk you through various scenarios and show where to find settings. We've peppered these throughout the documentation to provide better direction for getting to various settings and functionality. You can also find these tours in CCC's Help menu > Learn How To…
- You now have more granular control over the events that are shared with Notification Center, and the interruption level associated with each (e.g. should a notification be presented, should a sound be played?).
- We added support for creating, deleting, listing and mounting snapshots in the CCC command-line utility. Run the ccc utility without arguments to see the new options.
- We added a simulator for the Snapshot Retention Policy thinning settings. The thinning settings are designed to reduce overall snapshot disk usage while still providing a good breadth of backup history. The simulator allows you to adjust the settings and see exactly what kind of breadth and granularity you can expect in your backup history. Click the "i" bubble button next to the "Snapshot Thinning" header when customizing a Snapshot Retention Policy to find the Snapshot Thinning Simulator.
Upgrading to CCC 7
Your CCC 5 or 6 license may be eligible for upgrade pricing, check here for eligibility. CCC 7 offers a 30-day trial period with no limits, so download CCC 7 today and check out the new features and functionality!Additional Resources
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Great news!As seen checking for CCC betas today. CCC 7 beta 1 (8007)l is now available to install and use for 90 days
After that it needs your licensing to be renewed.
=============
CCC 7 is a paid upgrade
For the duration of beta testing, beta versions of CCC 7.0 will accept a CCC v6 license. This beta will expire 90 days from the date it was built. If/when you decide to use the final release of CCC v7, a v7 upgrade license will be required.
CCC 7 will be available soon!
Hello CCC beta testers! We've been cooking a lot of new features and enhancements for CCC v7, and you're invited to try it out. When you click "Download Trial" at the bottom of the window, CCC will download and open the new version 7. The version 6 copy of CCC will be retained right next to it if you decide you want to revert back to v6.
If you run into any problems while testing this new version of CCC, please choose "Report a problem…" from CCC's Help menu.
==============
CCC 7 introduces many new features and enhancements that help you build a better backup strategy. Take a look at what's new in CCC 7.
Backup Volume Setup Assistant
With just a couple clicks, you can get your new backup disk reformatted using the best filesystem for backups. The Setup Assistant works with existing backups too. Want to revisit your current backup strategy? Click on the Destination selector and choose "Backup Volume Setup Assistant" to enable snapshot support and even encryption on your current backup volume.
More options for limiting and extending snapshot retention
Most points in backup history are pretty mundane, but sometimes you need to mark a specific snapshot as special (e.g. "This is my pre-upgrading to Sonoma backup"). CCC 7 introduces permanent snapshots, which not only allow you to add that context to a snapshot, but also allow you to flag it for permanent retention. We also added controls that allow you to limit total snapshot disk usage and maximum age so that multiple volumes on a given disk can share space more democratically.
Search for files across snapshots
By popular demand, we added functionality to search snapshots by file name in CCC's Snapshot Browser. Select a volume in CCC's sidebar, select a snapshot(s), then right-click and choose "View in Snapshot Browser". The Snapshot Browser will compare the content of each snapshot against the current state of the backup. Enter a search term in the sidebar to find specific files in any of the snapshots, then see how the file differs in each snapshot.
Run time limits based on network conditions
If you travel with your Mac and without your backup, you might prefer that your backup tasks didn't bother trying to run. Or maybe you have a NAS backup task that you'd prefer only ran when your Mac was on ethernet, even if the NAS is available via WiFi. Now you can limit your task to running only when certain network conditions exist, e.g. only on ethernet, only when connected to a specific WiFi network, or only when you're at a specific location.
Back up files and media from your iOS devices to your Mac
Want to bring backups of files and photos from your iOS devices into your CCC backup ecosystem? Now you can! The CCC Dashboard includes a new CCC Diplomat tab where you can designate a volume for your mobile device backups. The Diplomat advertises a service on your local network to iOS devices that are running the CCC Mobile companion application. Make wireless backups easily and quickly!
Beta Testers: We would be delighted to invite you to the CCC Mobile Backup beta testing as well! Please email support@bombich.com to request an invitation.
CCC's file copier handles renamed folders more efficiently
In the past when a folder was renamed on the source, the folder would be removed from the destination and recopied. While it always makes a perfect backup, it was not without a lot of extra effort! CCC's next-generation file copier retains folder inode information, so now we can detect renamed folders and simply rename those folders on your APFS-formatted destination.
Task Notes
Some people manage a lot of backup tasks, and the purpose of each task may not be entirely obvious from the task name alone. Likewise, even within a backup task, you might have different reasons for running individual events, e.g. "This is the backup made prior to installing XYZ.app on the source." CCC 7 adds Task Notes, which allow you to annotate individual tasks and events. Click Notes at the bottom of the CCC window to add notes to a task. To see notes associated with specific events, open the Task History window, select an event, then click the Notes button in the middle-of-the-window separator bar.
Vacation Snapshots
Sometimes when you travel without your backup, you still want some protection from editing mistakes and accidental deletions. If snapshot support is enabled on your source volume, CCC will now create a snapshot on the source at the scheduled run time even if the destination is absent. CCC gives you complete control over these "local backups" – you can determine if snapshots should be kept on the source, and you can fine tune exactly how long they're kept and how much space they're allowed to consume.
Easily encrypt your backups
When you select an APFS volume in CCC's sidebar, you'll find a new FileVault switch. Enabling encryption on a given APFS volume is now that simple – just flip a switch. CCC will also show progress indication of the conversion process.
Other new features and improvements
- Product tours: These bubble-tip guided tours walk you through various scenarios and show where to find settings. We've peppered these throughout the documentation to provide better direction for getting to various settings and functionality. You can also find these tours in CCC's Help menu > Learn How To…
- You now have more granular control over the events that are shared with Notification Center, and the interruption level associated with each (e.g. should a notification be presented, should a sound be played?).
- We added support for creating, deleting, listing and mounting snapshots in the CCC command-line utility. Run the ccc utility without arguments to see the new options.
- We added a simulator for the Snapshot Retention Policy thinning settings. The thinning settings are designed to reduce overall snapshot disk usage while still providing a good breadth of backup history. The simulator allows you to adjust the settings and see exactly what kind of breadth and granularity you can expect in your backup history. Click the "i" bubble button next to the "Snapshot Thinning" header when customizing a Snapshot Retention Policy to find the Snapshot Thinning Simulator.
Upgrading to CCC 7
Your CCC 5 or 6 license may be eligible for upgrade pricing, check here for eligibility. CCC 7 offers a 30-day trial period with no limits, so download CCC 7 today and check out the new features and functionality!
Additional Resources
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Questions:As seen checking for CCC betas today. CCC 7 beta 1 (8007)l is now available to install and use for 90 days
After that it needs your licensing to be renewed.
=============
CCC 7 is a paid upgrade
For the duration of beta testing, beta versions of CCC 7.0 will accept a CCC v6 license. This beta will expire 90 days from the date it was built. If/when you decide to use the final release of CCC v7, a v7 upgrade license will be required.
CCC 7 will be available soon!
Hello CCC beta testers! We've been cooking a lot of new features and enhancements for CCC v7, and you're invited to try it out. When you click "Download Trial" at the bottom of the window, CCC will download and open the new version 7. The version 6 copy of CCC will be retained right next to it if you decide you want to revert back to v6.
If you run into any problems while testing this new version of CCC, please choose "Report a problem…" from CCC's Help menu.
==============
CCC 7 introduces many new features and enhancements that help you build a better backup strategy. Take a look at what's new in CCC 7.
Backup Volume Setup Assistant
With just a couple clicks, you can get your new backup disk reformatted using the best filesystem for backups. The Setup Assistant works with existing backups too. Want to revisit your current backup strategy? Click on the Destination selector and choose "Backup Volume Setup Assistant" to enable snapshot support and even encryption on your current backup volume.
More options for limiting and extending snapshot retention
Most points in backup history are pretty mundane, but sometimes you need to mark a specific snapshot as special (e.g. "This is my pre-upgrading to Sonoma backup"). CCC 7 introduces permanent snapshots, which not only allow you to add that context to a snapshot, but also allow you to flag it for permanent retention. We also added controls that allow you to limit total snapshot disk usage and maximum age so that multiple volumes on a given disk can share space more democratically.
Search for files across snapshots
By popular demand, we added functionality to search snapshots by file name in CCC's Snapshot Browser. Select a volume in CCC's sidebar, select a snapshot(s), then right-click and choose "View in Snapshot Browser". The Snapshot Browser will compare the content of each snapshot against the current state of the backup. Enter a search term in the sidebar to find specific files in any of the snapshots, then see how the file differs in each snapshot.
Run time limits based on network conditions
If you travel with your Mac and without your backup, you might prefer that your backup tasks didn't bother trying to run. Or maybe you have a NAS backup task that you'd prefer only ran when your Mac was on ethernet, even if the NAS is available via WiFi. Now you can limit your task to running only when certain network conditions exist, e.g. only on ethernet, only when connected to a specific WiFi network, or only when you're at a specific location.
Back up files and media from your iOS devices to your Mac
Want to bring backups of files and photos from your iOS devices into your CCC backup ecosystem? Now you can! The CCC Dashboard includes a new CCC Diplomat tab where you can designate a volume for your mobile device backups. The Diplomat advertises a service on your local network to iOS devices that are running the CCC Mobile companion application. Make wireless backups easily and quickly!
Beta Testers: We would be delighted to invite you to the CCC Mobile Backup beta testing as well! Please email support@bombich.com to request an invitation.
CCC's file copier handles renamed folders more efficiently
In the past when a folder was renamed on the source, the folder would be removed from the destination and recopied. While it always makes a perfect backup, it was not without a lot of extra effort! CCC's next-generation file copier retains folder inode information, so now we can detect renamed folders and simply rename those folders on your APFS-formatted destination.
Task Notes
Some people manage a lot of backup tasks, and the purpose of each task may not be entirely obvious from the task name alone. Likewise, even within a backup task, you might have different reasons for running individual events, e.g. "This is the backup made prior to installing XYZ.app on the source." CCC 7 adds Task Notes, which allow you to annotate individual tasks and events. Click Notes at the bottom of the CCC window to add notes to a task. To see notes associated with specific events, open the Task History window, select an event, then click the Notes button in the middle-of-the-window separator bar.
Vacation Snapshots
Sometimes when you travel without your backup, you still want some protection from editing mistakes and accidental deletions. If snapshot support is enabled on your source volume, CCC will now create a snapshot on the source at the scheduled run time even if the destination is absent. CCC gives you complete control over these "local backups" – you can determine if snapshots should be kept on the source, and you can fine tune exactly how long they're kept and how much space they're allowed to consume.
Easily encrypt your backups
When you select an APFS volume in CCC's sidebar, you'll find a new FileVault switch. Enabling encryption on a given APFS volume is now that simple – just flip a switch. CCC will also show progress indication of the conversion process.
Other new features and improvements
- Product tours: These bubble-tip guided tours walk you through various scenarios and show where to find settings. We've peppered these throughout the documentation to provide better direction for getting to various settings and functionality. You can also find these tours in CCC's Help menu > Learn How To…
- You now have more granular control over the events that are shared with Notification Center, and the interruption level associated with each (e.g. should a notification be presented, should a sound be played?).
- We added support for creating, deleting, listing and mounting snapshots in the CCC command-line utility. Run the ccc utility without arguments to see the new options.
- We added a simulator for the Snapshot Retention Policy thinning settings. The thinning settings are designed to reduce overall snapshot disk usage while still providing a good breadth of backup history. The simulator allows you to adjust the settings and see exactly what kind of breadth and granularity you can expect in your backup history. Click the "i" bubble button next to the "Snapshot Thinning" header when customizing a Snapshot Retention Policy to find the Snapshot Thinning Simulator.
Upgrading to CCC 7
Your CCC 5 or 6 license may be eligible for upgrade pricing, check here for eligibility. CCC 7 offers a 30-day trial period with no limits, so download CCC 7 today and check out the new features and functionality!
Additional Resources
1) how about SafetyNet/7?
2) how about live remaining space on target?
Looking forward to 7.
;JOOP!
That eligibility link goes to a CCC 6 upgrade page, and I can find nothing CCC 7 on the site.
Edit; I don't see very much I need in Realityck's post on ccc7 that I would need anyway, except the changed-folder-name optimization. CCC6 does all I need, and perfectly.
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