Backblaze Release 5.1 – RMM Compatibility for Mass Deployments

Introducing Backblaze Computer Backup Release 5.1

This is a relatively minor release in terms of the core Backblaze Computer Backup service functionality, but is a big deal for Backblaze for Business as we’ve updated our Mac and PC clients to be RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) compatible.

What Is New?

• Updated Mac and PC clients to better handle large file uploads
• Updated PC downloader to improve stability
• Added RMM support for PC and Mac clients

What Is RMM?

RMM stands for “Remote Monitoring and Management.” It’s a way to administer computers that might be distributed geographically, without having access to the actual machine. If you are a systems administrator working with anywhere from a few distributed computers to a few thousand, you’re familiar with RMM and how it makes life easier.

The new clients allow administrators to deploy Backblaze Computer Backup through most “silent” installation/mass deployment tools. Two popular RMM tools are Munki and Jamf. We’ve written up knowledge base articles for both of these.

• Backblaze Mass Silent Install with Munki
• Backblaze Mass Silent Install with JAMF

Learn more about Munki	Learn more about Jamf

Do I Need To Use RMM Tools?

No — unless you are a systems administrator or someone who is deploying Backblaze to a lot of people all at once, you do not have to worry about RMM support.

Release Version Number:

Mac:  5.1.0
PC:  5.1.0

Availability:

October 12, 2017

Upgrade Methods:

• “Check for Updates” on the Backblaze Client (right click on the Backblaze icon and then select “Check for Updates”)
• Download from: https://secure.backblaze.com/update.htm
• Auto-update will begin in a couple of weeks

Updating Backblaze on Mac	Updating Backblaze on Windows

Questions:

If you have any questions, please contact Backblaze Support at www.backblaze.com/help.html.