--- title: Data replication tools for disaster recovery description: Discover Acronis data replication software for efficient backup and recovery. Secure your data with dual protection and real time data replication solution canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/features/dual-protection/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- # Data replication tools for disaster recovery Now with boosted security From **€49.99** per year [Buy now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/purchasing/?utm_webteam=product-header) [Try now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/trial/?utm_webteam=product-header) Looking for assistance? ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is data replication and how does it work? Data replication is the process of copying and synchronizing data from one location or source to another. ### What are the benefits of using data replication software? Data replication software is a valuable software for enhancing data availability, improving performance, ensuring high availability, and supporting disaster recovery and business continuity efforts. Its benefits extend to various industries and use cases, making it a critical component of many IT and data management strategies. ### What is the difference between backup and replication? Backups are primarily for data recovery and long-term data retention, while replication focuses on data availability, high availability, and real-time data synchronization. Organizations often use both backup and replication strategies to meet their various data management and protection needs. ### Can data replication software be used for both on-premises and cloud environments? Yes, with Acronis True Image you can do data replication and store the backup locally and in the cloud. ### What is the importance of real-time data replication for business continuity? Because you can access critical data for your business to make sure you can keep going in the event of an emergency or outage. ### Is replication software for disaster recovery automatic? Replication software for disaster recovery can be configured to operate automatically, but the level of automation may vary depending on the specific software and how it's set up. ### What are the key features to look for in cloud replication software? Here are some essential features to look for in cloud replication software: o **Data Synchronization**: The software should provide real-time or near-real-time data synchronization to keep the data in the source and target locations consistent. o **Multiple Replication Methods**: Support for various replication methods, including full replication, incremental replication, one-way replication, and bi-directional replication. o **Multi-Platform Compatibility**: The ability to replicate data between different platforms, such as on-premises servers, different cloud providers, or hybrid cloud environments. o **Data Compression and Deduplication**: Efficient data transfer using compression and deduplication techniques to reduce bandwidth and storage costs. o **Data Encryption**: Strong data encryption during replication to ensure data security and privacy. o **Monitoring and Alerting**: Robust monitoring capabilities with alerts and notifications to proactively address issues and ensure the health of the replication process. ### How does disk replication help in ensuring data redundancy? Disk replication is a data management strategy that plays a crucial role in ensuring data redundancy and, by extension, data availability and fault tolerance. Here's how disk replication helps in achieving data redundancy: o Data Duplication: Disk replication involves creating duplicate copies of data on separate physical or logical disks. These copies are often stored in different locations or on different hardware devices. By having multiple copies of the same data, you establish data redundancy. o Data Availability: In the event of disk failures, hardware malfunctions, or other issues that affect one copy of the data, the redundant copies can be used to ensure continuous data availability. Users can still access the data from the operational copies, minimizing downtime. o Fault Tolerance: Disk replication enhances fault tolerance. When one disk or storage device fails, the system can automatically switch to using another copy of the data. This prevents data loss and maintains system integrity. o Data Recovery: Disk replication can assist in data recovery. In the case of data corruption or accidental deletion, having a redundant copy of the data that is not affected can be used to recover the lost or corrupted data. o Disaster Recovery: Replicating data to geographically separate locations provides disaster recovery capabilities. In the event of a site-wide disaster, such as a fire or natural catastrophe, data can still be accessed from a remote location where a redundant copy is stored. It's important to note that the effectiveness of disk replication in ensuring data redundancy depends on the replication strategy used and the specific configuration. The choice of strategy may vary based on the criticality of the data, available resources, and recovery time objectives. Product help If you need product assistance, you can find helpful materials in the [Knowledge Base](https://care.acronis.com/s/support-portal/for-individuals). Or, post questions on our [discussion boards](https://forum.acronis.com/). Technical support For subscription owners, there is free, 24-hour technical support. Refer to the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/support/protect-home-office/) to find the appropriate support contact. ## Ensuring Data Resilience with Acronis Replication Tool When you lose data, having access to a reliable copy is the only way to recover it. If your hardware fails, having a local copy on an external hard drive makes recovery fast. But if your computer and that local backup are destroyed, having an online backup guarantees you won't lose anything. Data replication software that helps you to replicate your backup data is needed to protect your memories, data and files. Local backups combined with a cloud replication software delivers peace of mind, which is called Dual protection. Acronis makes it easy and efficient by automatically replicating local backups in the cloud. Meaning you do not have to worry about your backup with Acronis real time data replication, which will help you to keep all your old and latest data backed up on time. ![Image 2: Ensuring Data Resilience with Acronis Replication Tool](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/7be2d5ee4a5ecee9e1cda9c25fb1bf91.png) ## Your benefits of using Acronis True Image data replication and backup software: ![Image 3: Protection against data loss and hardware failures](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/1c679c5d76c5a87a709241fe5b54337d.png) ### Protection against data loss and hardware failures ![Image 4: Improved data security and accessibility](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/dc72e284cf70b3ea22e144861177e7c3.png) ### Improved data security and accessibility ![Image 5: Enhanced disaster recovery capabilities](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/8f7790660dc94175d35260522d5d3cd8.png) ### Enhanced disaster recovery capabilities ## Key features of Acronis True Image ### Automated local backup replication Effortlessly replicate your data with [automated backup software](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/features/event-based-backup/), ensuring premium security and data safety. ### User-friendly backup and restore functionality [Easy to use backup](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/features/easy-to-use/) and restore software, ensuring instant access from any location, anytime. ### Cross-platform and device compatibility Enjoy peace of mind with full support for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices. ### Advanced encryption and security measures Enjoy complete cyber protection with end-to-end encryption and security protocols protecting your backups. ### Flexible scheduling and customization Schedule your secure backup including additional customization possibilities to fit your specific needs. ### Fast and reliable recovery Restore your data quickly with minimal downtime, ensuring business continuity and personal convenience. ## 3-2-1 Backup Strategy If you really want to avoid losing data, the experts agree that the 3-2-1 backup strategy is the most effective approach. It’s the only way to guarantee that you’ll have a safe copy of your data to use when you need to recover — no matter what happens. ![Image 6: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/590050ac70c4b4f53083a5370a626fa9.png) 0:52 [Acronis (0:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLX5wEUGlE0) ## Easily automate your protection Despite its clear benefits, 90% of individuals recently reported they do not use a combination of local and online backup. As the only personal backup solution that can automatically replicate local backups to the cloud, Acronis True Image (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office) makes it easy to adopt the 3-2-1 backup strategy. Dual protection is an easy, efficient way to eliminate the headaches of managing two plans and avoid wasting time creating two separate backups. Simply complete the first backup and in the future Acronis replication software will create automatic copies of the local backups in the cloud. ![Image 7: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a138479abea414d7b69ac70d29ed9e8d.png) ## Choose the Acronis True Image plan that meets your needs Essentials Local backup and anti-ransomware protection One-year subscription €49.99/year For 1 computer Cloud is not available Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS Most popular Advanced Local and cloud backup and security One-year subscription €72.99/year For 1 computer 250 GB Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * Identity Protection Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft. * Block viruses and malware Block even never-seen-before threats – by checking every file you interact with in real-time. * Cloud backup and features Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime. * Automatic replication of data in the cloud Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery. * Microsoft 365 backups Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in case of a disaster. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS Premium Up to 10 TB of cloud and local backup and security One-year subscription €124.99/year For 1 computer 1 TB for free Buy now * Flexible backups Protect an entire system — including OS, registry, drivers, apps, user data, and hidden files — allowing for easy recovery. * Active disk cloning Make a replica of your system while it’s in use. Enable painless migration of all system data to a larger or faster disk. * Quick recovery / Universal restore Restore your system and data even if the operating system does not boot, using a single recovery toolkit. * Ransomware protection Secure your critical data, apps, and systems against cutting-edge cyberthreats. * Identity Protection Protect your identity and personal information, such as social security numbers, financial details and more to prevent identity theft. * Block viruses and malware Block even never-seen-before threats – by checking every file you interact with in real-time. * Cloud backup and features Access your account and retrieve files or folders from your Acronis Cloud backup — anywhere, anytime. * Automatic replication of data in the cloud Automatically replicate local backups to the Acronis Cloud, ensuring you always have an off-site copy available for recovery. * Microsoft 365 backups Back up your Microsoft 365 mailbox and OneDrive directly to the Acronis Cloud allowing for full account restoration in case of a disaster. * Blockchain certification of files Confirm data authenticity with blockchain technology. * Electronic signatures on files Capture electronic signatures from multiple parties and record them in a blockchain ledger. * Ability to add up to 10 TB of cloud storage Expand your cloud storage as your data grows. * FREE UPGRADES to the most recent product version * Priority phone, email and chat support * Available for Windows and macOS **Give the gift of cyber protection** [Get Acronis True Image as a gift](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/lp/personal/gift/) **Need more details?** [Compare our products in depth](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/true-image/comparison/) [![Image 8](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/aadbaf079ed3109ec512a9b9a5eb45dc.png) 100% Detection Rate and 0 False Alarms in independent tests](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-true-image-excels-in-av-test-certification-unmatched-protection-and-usability/) [![Image 9](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4d5333d1ea505ec644f498b4b7d3593d.png) Best Windows backup software, PCWorld](https://www.pcworld.com/article/407021/best-windows-backup-software.html) [![Image 10](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/2f919f77b7afbe9e3386eef3a49b2135.png) Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Winner](https://cybersecurity-excellence-awards.com/candidates/acronis-cyber-protect-home-office/) [![Image 11](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/03fe5f638ee1ac6a581ecdd72554c749.png) Editors' Choice, PCWorld](https://www.pcworld.com/article/393356/acronis-true-image-review.html) [![Image 12](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/0d56ed0fe1ba43c51e1c0d7f180c1e1b.png) OPSWAT Anti-malware Platinum certification](https://www.opswat.com/blog/opswat-access-control-certification-oaccp-update-for-july-2021) [![Image 13](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b2ce59307620ff669b7f1b88612fdd1c.png) TIME's Best Cloud Backup Services](https://time.com/4738916/best-cloud-backup-services/) ## What the experts say Internet taught me that I should have three copies of my data – on my computer, on an external drive and in a secure location on the internet. Acronis made me actually do it, because it is extremely easy. Ari S. Verified user ## Supported platforms ### Microsoft Windows * Windows 11 (64-bit) * Windows 10 (64-bit) ### Mobile operating systems * iOS 15 or later * Android 10 or later ### File systems on Windows * NTFS * Ext2/Ext3/Ext4 * ReiserFS(3) (Supported only for disk or partition backup/recovery operations) * Linux SWAP (Supported only for disk or partition backup/recovery operations) * HFS+/HFSX (Supported only for disk or partition recovery and cloning operations (without resizing)) * FAT16/32/exFAT (Disk or partition operations without resize. Supported only for disk or partition backup/recovery operations.) ### Apple macOS * macOS Tahoe 26 * macOS Sequoia 15 * macOS Sonoma 14 * macOS Ventura 13 * macOS Monterey 12 ### File systems on macOS * APFS * HFS+ * FAT32 * NTFS (including Boot Camp) ## Acronis Mobile: Easy, secure and portable Never worry about losing your photos, videos, contacts or important files again. With the [Acronis Mobile app](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/features/mobile-app/), you can easily back up everything that matters on your phone and keep it safe in the cloud. Access your files anytime, anywhere from the Acronis Cloud, whether you're switching devices or just want peace of mind. It’s fast and always ready to protect your digital life. * [iOS](https://go.acronis.com/atimobile/download/iOS) * [Android](https://go.acronis.com/atimobile/download/Android) * [How to back up your mobile device via Wi-Fi to a PC or Mac](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/true-image/features/backup-your-mobile/) ![Image 14: Acronis Mobile: Easy, secure and portable](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b5dd5cc618f1aa1763d8ef78131855a9.png) ## Related stories Want to learn more? 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