Is my traffic encrypted ?

Yes. Although rsync.net supports the ftp and http (WebDAV) protocols (for legacy and embedded applications) we do not recommend them. Our standard network protocols are SSH and HTTPS (webDAVs), both of which are encrypted with the same level of security that is required for online banking and credit card processing.

Please contact us if you are not sure you are using our standard (encrypted) network transports

Which should I choose ?

If you are backing up data that you are retaining yourself, at your own location, then a standard offsite filesystem is probably sufficient. rsync.net then becomes your backup, and the data exists at all times in two locations (your location, and your rsync.net filesystem).

However, if you do not maintain a copy of your data yourself, that is, if your rsync.net filesystem is the ONLY location that your data is stored, we suggest you purchase the geo-redundant product. Remember - if you maintain a copy, your rsync.net filesystem is your backup. If you do not maintain a copy, and you do not use the geo-redundant product, your data is NOT backed up. It exists in one location only (granted, a very secure and well maintained location, but still just one)

What is the difference between the standard and geo-redundant product ?

Both products are identical in terms of your usage and interaction. The geo-redundant accounts are distinguished in that every night, automatically, their contents are replicated to one of our other sites around the world. No action is needed on your part, and no additional integration or maintenance is necessary - rsync.net is solely responsible for this secondary replication.