In Mamut Online Backup version 1, the encryption key was stored locally in a file on the user’s machine. Without this file it is not possible for anyone - including the technical staff at Mamut - to gain access to your data.
In Mamut Online Backup version 2 we are introducing the Mamut Key - an encryption key stored on the server for access to which you, the user, only need to remember the special password protecting the key. The level of security from Mamut Online Backup v.1 remains, since only the person with access to the Mamut Key can access the data. The advantage with a solution where the encryption key is stored on the server instead of locally, is that you no longer need to be afraid of losing your encryption key.
This change to the encryption key handling requires that you save your backup from scratch in version 2 when upgrading from version 1. During the transition-phase, you will receive access to twice the amount of your ordinary storage space to allow for setting up your new backup in version 2 before you un-install Mamut Online Backup version 1.
Upgrading from Mamut Online Backup version 1 to version 2:
1. Download and install Online Backup version 2. You can find the program and installation wizard on this page.
2. Once the installation is complete, you will be directed to the welcome page. Choose to Log in here.
3. Log in with the same user account (e-mail address) that you were using for Mamut Online Backup versjon 1.
4. Select Backup in the main window of Mamut Online Backup version 2. Now click on the '+' symbol to add a new backup.
5. Create a backup in Teamwork that corresponds to a backup you have previously taken in Mamut Online Backup version 1.
6. Check that the progress indicator confirms that the backup is 100% complete.
7. Un-install Mamut Online Backup version 1 either by
a) Clicking on Start - Programs - Mamut Online Backup - Uninstall Mamut Online Backup.
b) go to Start - Control Panel.
- Add or remove programs.
- Locate Mamut Online Backup and click on Remove.
8. Confirm that want to remove Mamut Online Backup.
All data from your old backups in Mamut Online Backup will automatically be removed from the server after program has been un-installed.
