![]() It’s a lengthy list of features, but how do these all work individually? We put Paragon’s latest build to the test. Paragon Hard Disk Manager Suite 15 (HDM) extends the package further with SSD wiping support, file-level backup to virtual containers (pVHD, VHD, VHDX, VMDK) and a simpler Embedded Recovery Media Builder. There are bonus tools to securely wipe data, copy or clone disks, while a choice of bootable recovery environments, (DOS, Linux or Windows PE) help to get a broken PC working again. You’re able to back up files, partitions or complete drives to local or network storage, CD/ DVD/ Blu-ray discs, network shares or FTP/ SFTP servers. So if you’re already running Mojave you might wait for the update, or if APFS is not your external disks format, buy this good utility saving you time and efford.A power partitioning engine can set up your drive, split or merge partitions, redistribute free space, recover lost partitions and more. Full Mojave support is not available at this moment ( APFS backup functionality). HDM provides faster backup and restore tools than Time Machine ( see image above). The (re)sizing abilities and the recovery option takes it a step further than most applications. Paragon’s Hard Disk Manager is a must for every user who needs to manage their disk in a more professional way than use of the basic macOS Disk Utility. Incremental Imaging minimises time and storage space required for backups of the same volume(s). Every backup needs to be initiated by the user as scheduled backups are not part of the Backup feature. Hard Disk Manager saves archives as Paragon Virtual Hard Drive (PVHD) images by default, which also supports incremental imaging. The Backup and Restore function is simple, as the Create New Archive wizard detects all mounted OS X disks automatically, or you can manually select partitions from the disk map. The Snapshot feature, offers improved performance with system recovery times. Paragon states an improved performance in time between Time Machine and other Mac-backup solutions. One of Paragon’s Features is Snapshot technology, which allows users to create an exact sector-level copy of the operating system and all disk data. ![]() HDM works equally well with solid-state storage (SSD), USB flash drives, and Apple’s hybrid Fusion Drives as with traditional platter-based disks. You do need Paragon’s replacement drivers installed to access files. HDM can perform format, partition, and work with non-native NTFS or ExFS volumes. ![]() ![]() This is a definite better way to show relevant disk information. Hard Disk Manager also displays partition information as a list at the bottom of the window. HDM provides more detailed disk maps, color-coded partitions and logical disks and the file system in use: HFS+, FAT16/32, NTFS, exFAT, ExtFS, and free space. Like Disk Utility, Hard Disk Manager’s interface displays a list of all mounted volumes. (Caution: SIP should only be disabled by advanced users who know what they’re doing and understand the risks associated with modifying system-level files. The first and only solution with full read/write access to virtual disks (even larger than 2TB) on OS X.High performance – high access speed to virtual disk content and high-speed data exchange between host and guest OS.Powerful Command Line Interface utility allows you to create and mount a virtual container.Very easy to use – mount a virtual container by double clicking or using Finder’s “Open With…” context submenu.PARAGON VMDK MOUNTER is installed in your Mac’s applications folder. System Preferences need to allow the additional files to install. A small mounter utility is installed during installation needed for full high-speed access to virtual drives. Installation of Paragon HDM is not difficult, but additional files need to be installed during the proces. Paragon HDM also supports the latest APFS file system but not for backing up (still in process)! Additional features are recovery of accidental deleted partitions and SIP support. A few examples are optimising OS X, partitioning drives, or backing up and restore data faster then Time Machine. The macOS Disk Utility also supports verification and repair of native OS X disks. However, there still are plenty of reasons for wanting to do more with your drives. Apple’s software handles formatting HFS+, FAT32, and exFAT volumes and partitions. ![]() The macOS built-in Disk Utility is all many users will ever need.
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