Data security and disk management with minimum effort

• Bit-accurate and secure storage of hard disk contents
• Fast data backup/restore per mouse click ("1ClickImage" functionality)
• Backups for preventive data backup, even without shutting down the IPC
• Subsequent modification of partitions (size, format, etc.) without data loss and without re-installation
• Irreversible and secure deletion of data, for example, to discard used hard disks
• Simple duplication (cloning) of existing software collections
• No need to change the target system to be edited (when starting directly from the CD, or a USB FlashDrive with Image & Partition Creator)
• Protection of backups against abuse by password protection, query of device type and/or serial number.

Cost reduction through significantly reduced downtime in the event of a fault

• SIMATIC IPCs can be put back into operation within minutes after hard disk replacement
• Software failures due to application errors, operating errors and computer viruses can be corrected in minutes

• Fast bit-accurate backup and recovery of hard disk contents. This significantly reduces the time needed to restore compared to a new installation
• Simple duplication of existing software collections to other devices with the same features and the same intended use (cloning). This allows fast replacement of devices during servicing
• Online data processing for systems that must be constantly available (system backup in runtime)
• Backup of files and directories
• Automatic driver support for current SIMATIC IPCs and field programming devices
• Wizards or detailed menus assist with configuration and execution
• Complete protection per mouse click with "1ClickImage" after one-time configuration of the backup path
• Create a bootable USB FlashDrive with Image & Partition Creator as an alternative boot media to the CD
• Generation of an end user USB FlashDrive for quick and easy system recovery without using the SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator DVD or FlashDrive
• Storing the archives in a protected "backup container"
• Scheduled backup: Starting a previously configured full backup via the imaging software or the Windows Task Scheduler enables regular and unattended backups at any time

• Enlarge/reduce existing partitions without data loss
• Create new / delete existing partitions 
• Merge adjacent partitions
• Convert file system without reformatting (for example, FAT32 to NTFS)
• Edit file system parameters (for example, change partition ID / volume name, etc.)
• Easy setup of multi-boot systems. Installation of a boot manager
• Conversion from basic MBR to basic GPT hard disks
• Defragmentation to optimize performance of the hard drive