Backup Sets

A Backup Set is a selection of files/folder you wish to backup and the backup settings (retention policy, backup frequency, storage destination etc).

To create Backup Set using the wizard you need to follow 6 or 7 simple steps: 

  1. Click on the [Add] button.
  2. Select the Backup Set Type, edit the name the of Backup Set, and click [Next].
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  3. Select the files/folders you want to backup and click [Next].
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    Enable and configure the file filter option to exclude or select specific files/folders you need to backup (if required). Please refer for backup filter help for details.

  4. Define the schedule or frequency you would like the Backup Set to be run and click [Next].
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  5. Select the Backup mode and click on [+] to select the destination storage you want to store your backup files and click [Next].
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    It is strongly recommended that all backup sets are configured to backup to multiple storage destinations to provide maximum data redundancy and restore flexibility.

    Selecting the Backup mode "Concurrent" is recommend for backup sets configured with multiple storage destinations to optimize overall backup time.

  6. Select your encryption type and key options and click [Next].
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    The default encryption key is different for each Backup Set. Once an encryption key is defined and saved it cannot be changed.

    Default Setting:
    Encryption Key: A randomly generated key of 44 alpha numeric characters
    Encryption Key length: 256 bits
    Encryption Algorithm: AES

    It is strongly recommended to:

    • Keep a separate record of your encryptions keys.

  7. Enter your "Window User Authentications" settings and click [Next].
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    Applicable only to Backup Sets created on Microsoft Windows platform. 

Congratulations! Your Backup Set has been successfully created.

You can either click on [Backup now] to run backup now or [Close] to allow the backup job to run automatically according to the backup schedule settings.

To change your backup settings

You can change the backup set settings by clicking on the backup set. You can modify the any settings according to your need except the encryption key, the encryption key is a one time setup when you create the backup set and cannot be modified after the backup set is created. In case you need to change the encryption key, you may need to re-create the backup set. After you have modified the changes, click on [Save] to continue.