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Ontrack PowerControls

by Kroll Ontrack · Since 1985
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Quick facts
VendorKroll Ontrack
Year launched1985
StatusActive
LocationKLDiscovery Ontrack, LLC, 9023 Columbine Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347, United States
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
Integrations
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About Ontrack PowerControls

Ontrack PowerControls is a data recovery software from Kroll Ontrack that helps restore critical files for Exchange, O365, SharePoint, and SQL. It provides Desktop Recovery, Laptop Recovery, External Hard Drive Recovery, NAS Recovery, and Server Recovery so users can retrieve lost or inaccessible data effectively. With a long-standing reputation since 1987, Kroll Ontrack is recognized as a global leader in data recovery services. Ontrack PowerControls allows for flexible recovery options and supports various platforms, making it a comprehensive solution for data restoration needs. Key capabilities: Desktop Recovery Laptop Recovery External Hard Drive Recovery NAS Recovery Server Recovery Best for: IT professionals and businesses that need reliable data recovery solutions.

Ontrack PowerControls is a highly specialized and robust software solution designed for granular recovery, migration, and eDiscovery of Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, and SQL Server data. What sets it apart from traditional backup or restore tools is its ability to extract and restore individual items—such as emails, mailboxes, SharePoint documents, or database tables—without requiring a full database or server restore. This capability is especially critical in scenarios involving legal discovery, compliance investigations, or targeted data recovery, where time and precision are paramount. PowerControls supports a wide range of backup formats and integrates with many third-party backup solutions via its ExtractWizard agents, enabling it to directly access legacy and offline backups from systems like Veritas, Dell, IBM, and Commvault. Its interface is straightforward and intuitive, allowing even non-technical users to search, preview, and export content while maintaining data integrity, original metadata, and audit trails. Administrators appreciate the flexibility it provides during migration projects, allowing selective data movement between servers, archives, or cloud environments without impacting production systems.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Restores only what’s needed—reduces time and storage use.
  • +Supports regulatory and legal compliance with detailed exports.
  • +Avoids the need to bring entire servers or databases online for small restores.
  • +Simple, intuitive UI with powerful filtering and preview capabilities.
  • +Flexible platform support across Exchange, SharePoint, SQL, and more.
What users flag
  • Requires working backups with complete logs, especially for SQL restores.
  • Some legacy or proprietary backup formats may not be fully supported.
  • Admins may require training to use the tool efficiently, especially for complex environments.
  • Not a full backup solution—used for recovery only, not backup creation.

Features

Key features

Granular Exchange Recovery
Restore individual emails, attachments, and mailboxes directly from backups or unmounted Exchange databases without needing full database recovery.
SharePoint Item-Level Restore
Recover specific SharePoint items such as documents, lists, libraries, folders, or entire sites from backups or snapshots.
SQL Table Recovery
Restore individual SQL database tables from BAK, MDF, or LDF files without restoring the entire database.
Powerful Search & Preview
Search by keyword, sender, date, or subject and preview items before recovery to confirm data accuracy.
Drag-and-Drop Interface
Restore or export items easily via a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface to live environments or PST, MSG, or file formats.

Additional features

Multi-Platform Support
Compatible with Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, SharePoint, and SQL Server.
Backup Flexibility
Works with common backup types including tape, disk, cloud-based systems, and SAN snapshots.
Legal & Compliance Exports
Export data in industry-standard formats for eDiscovery, audits, or litigation.
Metadata Preservation
Maintains original metadata (timestamps, authorship, etc.) during restoration.
Minimal Infrastructure Requirement
Enables restores without needing a separate recovery server or live production instance.
Supports MSP/BDR Integrations
Compatible with managed service provider workflows and backup-disaster-recovery platforms.
Intuitive Admin Controls
Centralized tools for managing multiple recovery tasks across various platforms.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
14
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

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