Published: Wed, 05/27/15Download this episodeNodeSquirrel

• What is NodeSquirrel?
  • Backup and Migrate (over 300,000 sites using it)
  • Only cloud backup-as-a-service for Drupal
  • Backup database and Files
  • Every site should have automatic off-site backups configured.
• That leads great into the pantheon acquisition, because now everyone can create free off-site backups with NodeSquirrel.

Pantheon Acquisition

• How did the aqcuisition come about?
  • Drew - BadCamp October 2014. Sitting at a Pantheon party, ended up talking to Zack about running a services firm and product at the same time. The excitement, issues etc. involved with that. And it happened.
• Did you pitch it to him? Did he pitch it to you?
  • Me.
• So, what’s in it for them? Why did Pantheon buy NodeSquirrel?
  • They want to build great tools that developers can love and trust and use.
• What’s new now that it’s been acquired by Pantheon?
  • It’s FREE! (There’s a new free tier)
  • It’s not a trial. It’s always free.
  • It’s not just for Pantheon customers.
  • We have access to Pantheon’s resources to further the development and continue improving support.
  • It’s been a side project from the start, but now that it’s backed by a real product company, we’re officially here for the long-haul. So, if you’ve been holding off because you didn’t want to risk storing your backups with something that might not be there in a year, you can rest assured that we’ll be here.
  • (Ronan) Now I’m able to dedicate more time and effort to the Backup and Migrate module (instead of only using my free time), which helps the community as a whole.
• What happens to current users?
  • Higher storage limits
  • Might even be able to downgrade and pay less.
  • Won’t lose any features. Still use local backup, etc. (except maybe email)
• What’s in the future?
  • Drupal 8
  • Wordpress
  • More features for both Backup and Migrate and NodeSquirrel
  • Bringing Pantheon features to NodeSquirrel and NodeSquirrel features to Pantheon (Notes)

Episode Links: Ronan on drupal.orgRonan on TwitterDrew on drupal.orgDrew on TwitterNodeSquirrel on TwitterNodeSquirrelBackup and Migrate ModulePantheonZack’s post about the acquisitionDrew’s post about the acquisitionTags: BackupsNodeSquirrelplanet-drupal