ACRONIS ACRONIS TRUE IMAGE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT Installation guide

Supports multiple programming languages to ease development
You do not need to learn new programming languages to unlock the capabilities within
the Acronis True Image SDK. You can develop using familiar programming languages
such as VBScript, JavaScript, Visual Basic and C#.
Enables comprehensive system protection, recovery and disk management
The Acronis True Image SDK allows you to create a comprehensive system protection
and recovery solution that is completely integrated with an existing application. The
Acronis True Image SDK uses the same core technology in the Acronis True Image
product line. Once you have developed a solution using the SDK, it will perform the same
functions as Acronis True Image. Your application will read the sectors of your hard disk
with data, creating an image of the entire disk, including everything your system needs to
run. It will also be able backup individual files and folders on your hard disk.
You will have peace of mind knowing that not only your data but an entire system,
including the operating system, databases, applications, and system configurations, are
protected and can be recovered in any situation. Restoring a system from an image will
let you get back to business as quickly as possible because no reinstallation or
reconfiguration is required, minimizing downtime. Moreover, with Acronis Universal
Restore you can restore to different hardware or to virtual systems in case your system
is damaged beyond repair.
In addition, you will also be able to create, resize, delete, and move partitions by
leveraging our disk management capabilities. Better yet, the solution you build will be
part of your existing management system.
Supports remote management of systems in your network
The Acronis True Image SDK allows you to perform operations not only on local systems,
but on remote systems as well. You can perform remote operations in two different
modes:
1. Using the Acronis Agent remote connection functionality
2. Using the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM). DCOM extends the
Component Object Model (COM) to support communication among objects on
different computers  on a LAN, a WAN, or even the Internet
Acronis True Image SDK architecture
Acronis True Image SDK architecture includes the following components:
 Acronis True Image Agent  The master Acronis component that performs the
Acronis True Image SDK operations on a computer where it is installed.
 Acronis True Image SDK Automation Components  Enables scripts or applications
you create to control the Acronis True Image Agent. Automation components must
be installed on each computer where the Acronis True Image Agent is installed except
for the case of the Acronis True Image Management Console.
 Acronis True Image SDK Management  Installs on an administrator's computer to
enable the remote operation of the Acronis SDK Automation Components throughout
the local network.
 Acronis Secure Zone  Installs along with the Acronis True Image Agent in case you
want to have the Acronis Secure Zone on the computer.
 Acronis True Image SDK Documentation  A reference for you, containing stepby
step instructions and examples of how you can create scripts for the most typical
cases.
 Sample scripts written in VBScript and JavaScript.
Acronis True Image Sofware
Development Kit (SDK)
The Acronis True Image
Software Development
Kit (SDK) provides an
extensible set of
components that allow
core Acronis True Image
and disk management
functionality to be
embedded within your
custom software
applications. Enterprise
IT developers, system
integrators, independent
software vendors (ISVs)
and others can leverage
the core capabilities of
Acronis True Image and
disk management
functionality to develop
custom solutions that
integrate into existing
applications.
Overview

Acronis True Image SDK
Acronis True Image SDK Features Table
Programming Languages Support
Script languages Any script language is supported including the most common ones such as
VBScript, JavaScript and others
Compiler languages C#
Remote Capabilities
Acronis True Image Agent Connect to a remote computer in your network
Remote backup Backup the data and the operating system on remote computers
Remote recovery Recover the operating system and all data on remote computers in your network
Remote operations with
disk partitions
Create, resize, delete, and move partitions on remote computers
Operation progress status View the status of scheduled tasks on remote computers
System Protection
Backup Acronis True Image provides two options: 1) image an entire disk or partition or 2)
backup specific files and folders
Create incremental backup Backup only changes since the last backup
Create differential backup Backup changes since the last full backup
Exclude files Exclude specific types of files from the file/folder backup option
Compress backups Select from 1 of 4 compression levels when creating backup files
Create Acronis Secure
Zone
Create the Acronis Secure Zone. The Acronis Secure Zone is a special hidden
partition on a local system where you can store backups
Manage Acronis Secure
Zone
Allows you to resize and delete the Acronis Secure Zone
Validate backup file Checks backup file for errors
Online Protection
Throttling Set hard disk writing speed, CPU priority, or network bandwidth during backup
tasks
Online database backup Talk to the VSS service to allow databases to be imaged while online
Recovery
Recover image Recover an entire disk or a specific partition
Recover files/folders Recover specific files and folders
Activate the Acronis Startup
Recovery Manager
Allows a failed system to be booted by selecting the F11 key
Use Acronis Snap Restore Boot a system from an image
Acronis Universal Restore Restore an entire system to new hardware

Acronis True Image SDK Features Table
Administration
Create task Create a task to run backups automatically
Show tasks Display backup tasks
Show log Displays a log of all Acronis True Image events
Store events Allows you to store events in the Windows Event Manager
Update agent Updates an agent running on a remote machine with more recent versions of
Acronis True Image
Storage Media
Select storage media Acronis True Image allows you to save to a wide variety of storage media: DAS,
SAN, NAS, RAID, tapes, network drives, FTP/SFTP, USB and IEEE1394
(FireWire) storage devices, CDs, DVDs, and removable drives
Documentation and Sample Scripts
Documentation Includes tutorials, a common script cookbook, a complete reference, index, and
search engine
Sample scripts For VBScript, JavaScript and C#
Acronis True Image SDK
Availability
The Acronis True Image SDK is available for purchase by enterprise IT customers, system integrators, OEMs,
independent software vendors (ISVs) and partners. To purchase the Acronis True Image SDK please contact
Acronis enterprise sales.
Support and Maintenance
Full developer support is provided for all Acronis True Image SDK licensees. Acronis True Image SDK maintenance
updates are released on a regular basis and are available to all current licensees.
Supported Operating Systems
 Windows 2003 Server x64 Editions , Windows 2003 Server , Windows 2000 Advanced Server , Windows 2000
Server, Windows NT 4.0 Server
 Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0
Workstation Service Pack 6, Windows 98
For additional information, please visit
http://www.acronis.com/enterprise/products/ATIESWin/
Enterprise sales please:
Call +1 877 6699749
Email [email protected]
For OEM inquiries:
Call +1 650 8757593
Email [email protected]
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