JoomlaPack Remote offers an array of useful features, including:
High-performance, native application with an intuitive interface
Remotely backs up your sites without having to start a web browser, using XML-RPC calls
Manual single-click backup or scheduled backup supported
Optionally remove server copy of the backup file upon download completion
Remote administration of backup files, allows you to view a list of all backups performed on the site and download any one of them, if its file is available on the server.
Supports plain HTTP and SSL-encrypted HTTP (HTTPS) connections
Independent backup and download queues to avoid bandwidth hogging and/or server clogging
It can download backup archives through FTP / FTP over SSL, using passive or active mode
Supports most HTTP and FTP proxies
Ability to run as a portable application
It can hide away from view, iconified on the system tray
Runs on leading Windows™ versions and most operating systems supported by WINE, as long as they run on x86 architecture machines, including Intel-based Apple Macintosh™ machines! WINE 1.1 is recommended for smooth, trouble free operation.
