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Backblaze introduces two powerful new tools for Backblaze Computer Backup: the Advanced Installer and the bzcli Command Line Interface. These additions give IT teams centralized control, policy enforcement, and automation capabilities for large-scale and distributed endpoint backup deployments, while preserving the solution’s renowned simplicity and reliability.
Backblaze Computer Backup has long been valued for its straightforward, set-it-and-forget-it approach to endpoint data protection. As organizations expand—particularly those with remote or hybrid workforces—IT administrators have sought greater control during deployment and ongoing management. The new Advanced Installer and bzcli directly meet this need, empowering teams to define and enforce backup standards centrally while automating configuration and reporting.
“With Advanced Installer and bzcli, we’re giving IT teams the ability to standardize, automate, and scale endpoint backup management, without losing the reliability they expect from Backblaze,” said Gleb Budman, CEO of Backblaze.
The Advanced Installer enables administrators to create customized installation packages with locked-in settings. Once deployed, devices inherit organizational policies automatically—no end-user intervention required. Key configurable elements include:
This reduces configuration variability, eliminates post-deployment drift, and lowers helpdesk tickets related to misaligned settings. Integration with leading MDM/RMM tools makes it ideal for onboarding, fleet management, and managed service providers.
The Backblaze Command Line Interface (bzcli) extends control beyond initial deployment. It enables structured, remote management of installed clients through simple, scriptable commands and JSON configuration files. Administrators can:
bzcli delivers predictable, machine-readable output and cross-platform support (macOS and Windows), making it a natural fit for scripted operations in enterprise and MSP settings.
As endpoint environments grow more distributed and complex, maintaining uniform backup policies becomes essential to mitigate risk and ensure data resilience. These tools help IT teams:
Backblaze continues to evolve its Computer Backup solution to serve both simplicity-focused users and enterprise IT organizations requiring advanced control and automation.
About Backblaze
Backblaze is the cloud storage innovator delivering a modern alternative to traditional backup providers. Purpose-built by cloud storage experts, the Backblaze Computer Backup product provides secure, predictable, and scalable endpoint protection that customers use to protect their critical business data from accidental file loss, hardware failure, and cyber and ransomware attacks. Backblaze helps businesses blaze forward with peace of mind that their data is safe.
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