Schedule a Recurring Appliance Backup

To schedule a recurring appliance backup, follow these steps:

  1. From the ShadowControl Console, browse to Configure ShadowControl > Applicance Settings > Appliance Backup.
  2. In the Appliance Backup page, specify, and confirm, a password for encrypting the backup archive file, then click Save.

    3. Warning! This password cannot be recovered if lost. Make sure to guard it carefully.

  3. In the Backup Schedule and Export section, provide the required information, then click Schedule Backup.

    4. Backup Store

    Select where you want to store the backup archive file. You can store the archive locally on the appliance (not recommended), or have the appliance automatically copy the archive file out to a configured Backup Store.

    Backup Frequency

    Select how often to save the backup. Options include: Daily, Once a week, Once every two weeks, or Once a month.

    Backup Day

    (Conditional) Select a day to perform the backup if you select any backup frequency other than Daily.

    Backup Time of Day

    Select the time of day to create the backup archive file.

    Important! The backup process might take a few minutes. Do not refresh the screen (do not press <F5>) during the export progress. Doing so restarts the export.