File Backup Process

Figure 1 shows the file backup process.

Figure 1 File backup process

1. Create a hybrid cloud backup vault.

   Before installing the file backup Agent, create a vault by referring to Creating a Hybrid Cloud Backup Vault. The created vault will be used to store generated file backups.

2. Download and install the Agent.

   Install the Agent on target servers by referring to Downloading and Installing the Agent. After the Agent is successfully installed, the servers automatically appear as backup clients in the backup client list.

3. Configure a vault.

   Configure a vault for the backup clients by referring to Configuring a Vault. Generated file backups will be stored in this vault.

4. Add files and directories.

   Add the files and directories you want to back up by referring to Adding Directories.

5. Create file backups.

   Manually perform backups by referring to Creating File Backups or have the system automatically create backups. Generated backups will be stored in the vault.

6. Restore data from file backups.

   Restore data by referring to Restoring from a File Backup. You can restore data to source servers or different servers.