Is there a limit on storage for paid Google Workspace Cloud subscription?

SysCloud offers unlimited storage for all paid subscriptions, subject to the fair usage policy.

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What are the limitations of native data retention in Google Workspace?

Google offers basic tools to retain and restore data, but they’re limited.

What are the limitations of native data retention in Google Workspace?

Google offers basic tools to retain and restore data, but they’re limited.

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Why choose SysCloud for Google Workspace backup

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Get instant backup visibility from an intuitive dashboard, with clear status, backup health insights, and fast drill-down to any user or app.

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What Google Workspace apps does SysCloud backup?

Read our in-depth guide on how SysCloud addresses the data retention and restoration gaps for all critical Google Workspace apps.

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Enhance Google Workspace backups with advanced visibility and protection

Elevate your backup with SysCloud’s add-on suite for greater visibility, automated threat detection, stronger compliance controls, actionable data insights, and automated archiving.

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Detect ransomware attacks, encrypted files and automate recovery.

Safeguard Google Workspace data by detecting encrypted or malicious files in backup snapshots and recovering safe versions to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity. Use recommended runbooks to automate remediation and quicky notify the right teams with Action Flows.

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Sky: Your AI copilot for backup management

Manage backups, locate data, and perform actions on archived data—all from a single chat interface.

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Frequently asked questions

If you’re hesitating, do not worry, we are here to explain everything you might want to know. Let us help!

Is there a limit on storage for paid Google Workspace SysCloud subscription?

Yes, the storage limit for a paid Google Workspace SysCloud subscription is 75 GB per license. For customers with more than 100 licenses, SysCloud offers unlimited storage, subject to the Fair Usage Policy.

Can I backup only Shared Drive with SysCloud?

Yes. SysCloud lets you back up only Shared Drives without separate pricing for each service. Each license includes 75 GB of storage, which can be used for both user data and shared application data. For example, if you need to protect 750 GB of shared data, you would need 10 licenses.

Does SysCloud back up Gmail and Google Drive’s Trash folder?

Yes. The Trash folders of Gmail and Google Drive are not backed up by default. Admins have to enable backup for the Trash folder when creating a backup job.

Can I back up Shared Drive and Google Classroom during the free trial period?

Yes. During the free trial, you can back up Shared Drive and Google Classroom data. However, the trial supports backup for up to 10 Shared Drives and 10 Classrooms, within the storage capacity available during your trial period. To know more about the backup functionality for the shared apps, please contact our support team.

What are my storage location options for SysCloud backup archives?

SysCloud backup archives can be securely stored in AWS cloud storage locations across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany and Japan.

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