Handy Backup supports a wide choice of storage media and can backup to FTP/SFTP, CD/DVD, network, USB, Flash, FireWire and Online. Besides data backup and recovery, it can be used for PC sync purposes and synchronize folders and files between two locations. All tasks in Handy Backup are created through a comprehensible Task Wizard which provides easy data selection and step-by-step adjustment of backup options that include on-the-fly Zip64 compression, 128-bit blowfish encryption, backup with timestamps, etc. The program has a very flexible scheduler and is easy in administering: it supports command line interface, e-mail notifications, and can run as Windows service. Besides the core functionality, Handy Backup Pro can be supplemented with paid plug-ins which include Microsoft Exchange backup, MS SQL backup, Lotus Notes backup, ODBC database backup and more. A rich set of features makes the application a perfect tool for backup and recovery of desktops, laptops and even business servers.

* Centralized remote administration. All workstation backup tasks are managed by a central server and require no user intervention;
* Automatic backup. Performs automatic backup, restoration and synchronization of multiple servers and workstations;
* Database backup. Backing up of all ODBC databases on the central server, can backup MS Exchange, MS SQL and Lotus Notes on both server and workstations;
* Hard disk backup. Supports creation of server image backup and image backup of workstations;
* Backup storage media. Backup to CD/DVD, USB and FireWire drives, network backup to FTP, SFTP, LAN, online backup, etc;
* Convenience of network backup. Workstation backup requires minimal system resources and runs without slowing remote computers.