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 7 or 8 simple steps:

  1. Click on the [Add] button.
  2. Select the Backup Set Type, edit the name the of Backup Set, and click [Next].
  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 to backup filter help for details.

  4. Define the schedule or frequency you would like the Backup Set to be run and click [Next].
  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. OpenDirect/ Granular Restore feature can be enabled by slide the OpenDirect/ Granular Restore to the right.
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    OpenDirect/ Granular Restore is only supported on backup sets created and backed up using %edition_name% v7.13.0.0 or above on Windows platform with OpenDirect/ Granular Restore feature enabled.


    OpenDirect/ Granular Restore is only supported on backup sets created and backed up using %edition_name% v3.1.0.0 or above on Windows platform with OpenDirect/ Granular Restore feature enabled.


    OpenDirect/ Granular Restore add-on module is required per File backup set for this feature to work. Contact your backup service provider for more details.


    The OpenDirect/ Granular Restore feature can only be enabled during backup set creation process. Once the OpenDirect/ Granular Restore feature is enabled and the backup set is saved, it is NOT possible to disable it afterwards, and vice versa. A new backup set will have to be created if you wish to make changes to the OpenDirect/ Granular Restore setting.

  7. Select your encryption type and key options and click [Next]. (If you enabled the OpenDirect/ Granular Restore feature, this step would be skipped.)
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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
    - Encryption Method: CBC

    It is strongly recommended to:

    • Keep a separate record of your encryption keys.
    • Enable the encryption recovery option from backup client UI under [Profile] > [Encryption Recovery].

  8. Enter your "Windows User Authentications" settings and click [Next].
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    Applicable only to Backup Sets created on Microsoft Windows platform with scheduled backup enabled.

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 settings and click on [Save] to continue.

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Some settings cannot be changed after the backup set is created and saved, i.e. Encryption key, OpenDirect, Granular Restore, Run Direct. To change these settings you will need to create a new backup sets and backup the data from scratch.