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(Optional) Perform a Manual Backup

Typically, backups are performed automatically and are controlled by the schedule settings. In addition to the scheduled backup, a manual backup provides you the option to back up your nodes on a need basis. For example, if you have a repeat schedule for Full, Incremental, and Verify backups and you want to make major changes to your machine, you should perform an immediate manual backup without waiting for the next scheduled backup to occur.

Follow these steps:

1. From the Console, click the resources tab.
2. From the left pane, navigate to Nodes, and click All Nodes.

   Nodes are displayed in the center pane.

3. Select the nodes that you want to backup and that has a plan assigned to it.
4. On the center pane, click Actions, Backup Now.

   The Run a backup now dialog opens.

5. Select a backup type and optionally provide a name for the backup job.
6. Click OK.

   The backup job runs.

The manual backup is successfully performed.