Paragon — Disk Management and Backup for Business
Paragon Software Group is a German company and one of the world's leading developers of disk partition management, backup, data migration, and system recovery software. The company was founded in 1994, and its headquarters is located in Karlsruhe, Germany. Paragon is one of the leaders in system software and offers a wide range of products for disk management, backup, and data recovery for business and government organizations.
Official website: paragon-software.com
About Paragon
Paragon was founded in 1994. The headquarters is located in Karlsruhe, Germany. Since its founding, the company has specialized in developing software for disk management, backup, data migration, and system recovery.
Paragon is known for its approach to creating highly reliable and performant disk and data management tools. The company actively invests in research and development, creating innovative products for professionals and enterprises.
Paragon's portfolio includes more than 15 products for disk management, backup, and data recovery. The products are used by major corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and systems integrators worldwide.
Paragon Product Categories for Business
1. Paragon Hard Disk Manager — Complete Disk Management
Paragon Hard Disk Manager is the company's flagship product for disk partition management, backup, data migration, and system recovery.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Partition Management | Create, delete, resize, format, and move partitions |
| Backup | Incremental and differential backup |
| Data Recovery | Recovery from backups and deleted files |
| Data Migration | Transfer data from one disk to another, including the OS |
| Disk Conversion | MBR ↔ GPT |
| File System Support | NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, EXT2/3/4, HFS+, APFS |
| Encryption | Password protection and encryption of backups |
Hard Disk Manager Versions
| Version | Purpose | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Disk Manager | Home Users | Basic disk management features |
| Hard Disk Manager Professional | Small Business | Advanced features, backup |
| Hard Disk Manager Advanced | Enterprise | All features, server support |
Key Features of Paragon Hard Disk Manager
- Partition Management: create, delete, resize, format, and move partitions on hard disks. GPT and MBR support, large volume support.
- Backup: create backups of individual files, folders, or entire disks. Incremental and differential backup support.
- Data Recovery: recover data from backups, as well as recover deleted or corrupted files.
- Data Migration: transfer data from one disk to another, including operating system migration.
- Disk Conversion: convert disks between MBR and GPT formats.
- All File Systems Supported: NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, EXT2/3/4, HFS+, APFS.
- Data Protection: backup encryption and password protection.
Business Use Cases
- Server Disk Management: resizing partitions, data migration, and backup on servers.
- Disk Replacement: transferring data and operating system to new disks during hardware replacement.
- Disk Conversion: converting disks between MBR and GPT for use on new systems.
- Data Protection: creating encrypted backups to protect confidential data.
2. Paragon Backup & Recovery — Backup and Recovery
Paragon Backup & Recovery is a specialized solution for data backup and recovery.
Key Features
- Backup: individual files, folders, or entire disks
- Incremental and Differential Backup: space saving
- Recovery: data recovery from backups
- Scheduling: automatic scheduled backup
- Encryption: backup protection
Key Features of Paragon Backup & Recovery
- Backup: create backups of individual files, folders, or entire disks. Incremental and differential backup support.
- Recovery: data recovery from backups, including system recovery from image.
- Scheduling: automatic scheduled backup.
- Encryption: backup encryption for data protection.
3. Paragon Drive Copy — Disk Copying and Migration
Paragon Drive Copy is a tool for copying and migrating data from one disk to another.
Key Features
- Disk Copying: copying all data from one disk to another
- Data Migration: transferring data to new disks
- Cloning: creating an exact copy of a disk
Key Features of Paragon Drive Copy
- Disk Copying: copying all data from one disk to another, including the operating system.
- Data Migration: transferring data to new disks, including SSD and HDD.
- Disk Cloning: creating an exact copy (clone) of a disk.
4. Paragon Partition Manager — Partition Management
Paragon Partition Manager is a disk partition management solution.
Key Features
- Partition Creation: creating new partitions
- Resizing: without data loss
- Formatting: to various file systems
Key Features of Paragon Partition Manager
- Partition Creation: creating new partitions on hard disks.
- Resizing: resizing partitions without data loss.
- Formatting: formatting partitions to various file systems.
5. Paragon Virtualization Manager — Virtual Machine Management
Paragon Virtualization Manager is a tool for managing virtual machines and converting physical systems to virtual ones.
Key Features
- P2V Migration: converting physical systems to virtual (VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox)
- V2V Conversion: between different platforms
Key Features of Paragon Virtualization Manager
- P2V Migration: converting physical systems to virtual for VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox, and other platforms.
- V2V Conversion: converting virtual machines between different platforms.
6. Paragon ExFAT & NTFS for Mac — File System Support for Mac
Paragon ExFAT & NTFS for Mac is a driver for ExFAT and NTFS file system support on Mac computers.
Key Features of Paragon ExFAT & NTFS for Mac
- ExFAT/NTFS Read and Write: ability to read and write files on disks with ExFAT and NTFS file systems on Mac computers.
- Full Compatibility: support for all ExFAT and NTFS file system features.
Key Paragon Technologies
APT (Adaptive Partition Technology)
Paragon's proprietary technology for safe partition management with minimized risk of data loss.
Paragon Recovery Media
Technology for creating bootable media for system and data recovery in case of failure.
Incremental and Differential Backup
Backup technology that allows creating backups of only modified files to save space and time.
Data Encryption
Support for backup encryption to protect data from unauthorized access.
Enterprise Use
- System Administrators: partition management, backup, and data recovery on servers and workstations.
- IT Departments: data migration to new disks and systems, data protection, disk conversion.
- Government Agencies: backup encryption to protect confidential data.
- Education: disk management in computer labs and classrooms.
Operations in Russia
Paragon officially withdrew from Russia in 2022. License renewals and new version purchases are no longer possible. For government projects, it is necessary to use Russian manufacturers of similar software included in the domestic software registry of the Ministry of Digital Development.
Warranty Terms
Paragon products were covered by a warranty for the duration of the license. Under current conditions, warranty service is not officially provided.