SPI File – What is .spi file and how to open it?
SPI File Extension
ShadowProtect Incremental Backup File – file format by StorageCraft
SPI (ShadowProtect Incremental Backup File) is a file extension that stores incremental backups created by StorageCraft’s ShadowProtect software. It contains data added or modified since the last full backup. SPI files are used for fast and efficient recovery of data in case of data loss or corruption.
Definition and Purpose
A SPI (ShadowProtect Incremental Backup File) file is a proprietary backup file format used by StorageCraft’s ShadowProtect software. It is specifically designed for incremental backups, where only the changes made to the source data since the last backup are captured. This approach allows for efficient and space-saving backups, as it only stores the differences from previous backups.
Technical Details
SPI files are binary files that contain the incremental backup data in a compressed format. The backup data is organized into blocks, with each block containing a copy of the changed data from a specific time period. This allows for fast recovery of files and folders, as the software can quickly locate the relevant blocks and restore them to their original location. Additionally, SPI files support data deduplication, further reducing the storage space required for backups.
Opening SPI Files with StorageCraft ShadowProtect
StorageCraft ShadowProtect is a comprehensive data backup and recovery solution that utilizes the SPI file format to store incremental backup data. These files are created as part of ShadowProtect’s backup process, which captures changes made to protected data since the last full backup. To open an SPI file, you will need to have ShadowProtect installed on your system.
Using ShadowProtect to Restore Data
Once ShadowProtect is installed, you can open an SPI file by launching the application and navigating to the “Restore” tab. From there, select the “Incremental Restore” option and browse to the location of the SPI file you wish to restore. ShadowProtect will guide you through the restore process, allowing you to select the data you wish to recover and the destination for the restored data.
SPI File Format
A ShadowProtect Incremental Backup File (SPI) is a proprietary file format used by StorageCraft’s ShadowProtect software. It contains an incremental backup of data from a disk or file system. SPI files are designed to be efficient and space-saving, as they only store the changes made to the data since the last backup. This makes them ideal for backing up large amounts of data on a regular basis.
SPI File Structure
SPI files are composed of a series of blocks, each of which contains a header and a data payload. The header contains information about the block, such as its size, type, and timestamp. The data payload contains the actual backup data. SPI files can be chained together, allowing for the creation of multi-part backups. Each part of a multi-part backup is stored in a separate SPI file.