Create Backup Set

Set the backup schedule

A Backup Schedule defines the time, time period allowed, and frequency that backup job for an existing backup set should be run automatically.

Key:

Field Description
Name Schedule task name.
Type Type of the schedule backup, eg: Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Custom.
Start backup Start backup time.
Stop Stop backup time. The schedule backup can be set to stop either
  • Full backup is completed regardless of how much time it takes. (default)
  • or
  • After the backup has started for the set time (1-24 hr) regardless if the backup is done.
  • Run Retention Policy after backup After the backup, %edition_name% will follow the retention setup to clean up the disk space.


    To set up a backup schedule:

    1. Slide the switch to right hand side to turn on the schedule.
    2. By default, there is a default backup schedule with the settings to backup daily at 20:00, you may click into the schedule to modify the settings or;
    3. Click on the [+] to add a new backup schedule.
    4. Configure a meaningful backup schedule name if necessary.
    5. Configure the type of the backup schedule.
    6. Configure the start time according to your requirement.
    7. Configure the stop option according to your requirement.