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What is a LeapServ?
A LeapServ is a remotely managed network appliance that allows BitLeap’s customers to perform advanced automatic data backup services, easy and flexible virtual private networking connections, Samba/CIFS, AFP, & NFS file serving and other network services with ease.
LeapServ® and Offsite Backup
The LeapServ Shelf model is a powerful little player that enable you to manage up to 500GB of on and offsite data backups. Need to backup more data with BitLeap? No problem, we offer a full range of rack mount servers running LeapServ software and you can even have it loaded on to hardware of your choice. Let’s say a BYOS (Bring Your Own Server) LeapServ option.
It’s Small, It’s Silent
Short on space? Do not be afraid to setup your LeapServ beside your desk. LeapServs are designed to fit in small places and operate without making a lot of noise. Thanks to a sleek 7 1/2 inch tall by 8 1/2 wide by 13 inch deep inclosure, superb internal airflow, and variable speed fans, BitLeap’s LeapServs do not have to be seen or heard to do their work.
Safe & Sound
BitLeap’s LeapServ product line are the most secure network servers you can buy. That’s because your LeapServ and offsite backup service comes bundled with ongoing remote management to maintain critical security patch updates.
LeapServs run the Linux operating system, which is immune to the majority of Internet-based viruses aimed at computers running Microsoft operating systems. BitLeap’s customers enjoy 24/7 server management so BitLeap remains responsible for updating the system software as new potential vulnerabilities are detected.
Reliable & Scalable
The penguin means Linux on the back-end. Worldwide, the Linux operating system has become synonymous with reliability and security. Both BitLeap’s managed customer server products and our back-end network management and file storage devices all run on Linux. This provides our customers with the most proficient technical architecture available today. BitLeap’s products and services bring the power and flexibility of Linux to small businesses without the need for a highly technical staff.
LeapServ Rack-Mount Models
BitLeap’s rack-mountable version of the LeapServ features high-quality enterprise level server hardware. These servers come with single or dual Intel® or AMD® processors capable of powering both BitLeap’s offsite backup service and FlexTunnel VPN connections, as well as many other third party applications that you may wish to run on your LeapServ.
LeapServ rack models come with all software pre-configured to work on your network. Just like our shelf models, you just plug in a power cord and connect the LeapServ rack to your network and start using it.
It Almost Fixes Itself
BitLeap’s 24/7 management package means the ongoing maintenance on a LeapServ is more affordable than a typical PC server. At less than $20 per month per server, BitLeap’s management costs represent less than two industry standard onsite maintenance hours per year! It would not normally even be possible to track an entire year’s PC-related security patches in only two hours of billable time.
BitLeap’s 24/7 management comes with every offsite backup plan and includes:
- Maintenance of OS & BitLeap software
- Installation of new software versions
- Security patch updates
- Hardware health monitoring
- Processor load monitoring
- Bandwidth usage monitoring