Cloudback for Linear

Cloudback: The Premier All-in-One Automated Backup and Restore Solution

In the modern development landscape, your source code and project management data are your most valuable assets. Cloudback provides a robust, enterprise-grade solution for the automated backup and instant restore of your entire business ecosystem. Whether you are managing repositories on GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps, or tracking projects within Linear, Cloudback ensures your data is protected, compliant, and always recoverable.

What’s Cloudback?

Cloudback is a specialized backup service designed to provide automatic daily backups and rapid restores for developers and enterprises. It serves as a critical layer of defense against data loss, offering SOC 2 compliant protection, AES encryption, and disaster recovery capabilities. Cloudback goes beyond simple code backups; it captures the full context of your work, including metadata, issues, and project configurations.

By integrating seamlessly with popular platforms, Cloudback allows you to "bring your own storage" (BYOS), giving you full control over where your data resides. This flexibility, combined with a user-friendly interface and powerful administrative tools, makes Cloudback the go-to choice for organizations prioritizing security and business continuity.

Key Features of Cloudback

Cloudback is packed with features designed to streamline backup management and enhance data security. Below are the core functionalities that set Cloudback apart:

1. Multi-Platform Support and Integration

Cloudback offers seamless integration with the most widely used development and productivity platforms:

• GitHub Repository Backup: Secure your repositories, issues, labels, and milestones.
• GitLab Project Backup: Protect your GitLab repositories with automated workflows.
• Azure DevOps: Reliable backups for your Azure-hosted projects.
• Linear Workspace Backup: Comprehensive snapshots of your Linear environment.

2. Flexible Storage Options

Cloudback empowers you with the freedom to choose your storage provider. You can utilize Regional Storages to stay compliant with local regulations or Bring Your Own Storage (BYOS) by connecting to:

• AWS (Amazon Web Services)
• Azure Storage
• Google Cloud Storage
• Other major cloud providers.

3. Enterprise-Grade Security and Compliance

Security is at the heart of the Cloudback platform.

• SOC 2 Compliant: Cloudback meets rigorous industry standards for security, availability, and confidentiality.
• AES Encryption: All archives are encrypted and password-protected to ensure data privacy.
• Audit Logs: Maintain full transparency with detailed logs of every action taken within the system, ensuring accountability and compliance readiness.

4. Advanced Efficiency Tools

• Data Deduplication: Save significant cloud storage space and reduce operational costs by only storing unique data.
• Bulk Operations: Configure and update settings for multiple repositories simultaneously, saving time for large-scale organizations.
• Custom Schedule and Retention: Define exactly when backups occur and how long they are kept to match your internal policies.

5. Comprehensive Linear Backups

Cloudback provides the most complete backup for Linear. Your backup is stored as a ZIP archive containing JSON files, capturing:

• Issues, Comments, and Attachments
• Projects and Project Updates
• Initiatives, Milestones, and Cycles
• Documents and Embedded Files
• Teams, Users, and Workflow States

Cloudback Use Cases

Cloudback is designed to fit a variety of professional and enterprise scenarios:

Disaster Recovery and Ransomware Protection

In the event of a service outage or a security breach, Cloudback allows for instant restores. Having an independent, encrypted backup of your repositories and Linear workspaces ensures that your team can resume operations immediately with minimal downtime.

Regulatory Compliance

For companies in highly regulated industries, Cloudback’s SOC 2 compliance and Regional Storage options are essential. You can ensure that your data never leaves a specific geographic region and that all backup activities are recorded in the Audit Log for future inspections.

Efficient Team Management

Using the Admin Dashboard, project leads can oversee thousands of repositories from a single interface. With Custom Notifications via Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Discord, your team will receive real-time updates on backup statuses, ensuring that any issues are addressed the moment they arise.

Cross-Platform Migration

Cloudback supports Cross-Platform Restore between GitHub and GitLab, making it easier than ever to migrate your work or maintain redundancy across different hosting providers.

How to Use Cloudback

Getting started with Cloudback is designed to be effortless, allowing you to protect your repositories in minutes:

1. Sign In: Connect your GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps account.
2. Configure Storage: Select Cloudback’s regional storage or link your own AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud bucket.
3. Set Schedule: Use the Backup Configuration tools to set a daily schedule and retention policy that fits your needs.
4. Monitor: Use the Admin Dashboard to view the status of your backups. You can also set up Custom Notifications for Slack or Teams to stay informed.
5. Restore: If you need to recover data, use the Instant Restore feature to bring back your repository or workspace to its previous state.

Cloudback Pricing and Units

Cloudback uses a flexible "unit-based" pricing model to accommodate projects of all sizes. A unit is the measure of backup capacity:

• GitHub/GitLab/Azure DevOps: 1 unit per repository or project.
• Linear: Priced per workspace member using progressive tiers (e.g., first 5 members cost 2 units each; next 20 cost 4 units each).

Subscription Plans:

• Free Plan: $0 for 1 repository (up to 100MB). Perfect for individual developers.
• Basic Plan: $10/mo per 10 units. Ideal for small projects.
• Team Plan: $75/mo per 100 units. Designed for growing, collaborative teams.
• Enterprise Plan: $500/mo per 1000 units. Supports up to 10,000 repositories.

FAQ

What is Cloudback? Cloudback is an automated backup and restore service for GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, and Linear, focused on compliance and disaster recovery.

Where are my backups stored? You can choose Cloudback’s regional storage or bring your own storage (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.).

Is Cloudback SOC 2 compliant? Yes, Cloudback is SOC 2 compliant, meeting rigorous enterprise security standards.

How are backups encrypted? All backups are protected using AES encryption and are password-protected to ensure maximum security.

Can I customize the backup schedule? Yes, Cloudback allows for flexible scheduling and custom retention policies to match your specific requirements.

What is a pricing unit? A unit is a measurement of capacity. One GitHub repository equals one unit, while Linear workspaces use units based on the number of members.