===== [V7] FAQ: How to create a file backup set with AhsayOBM or AhsayACB? =====
This article only applies to Ahsay software version 7
Article ID
: 5008
Reviewed
: 2015-08-21
Product Version:
AhsayACB / AhsayOBM: 7.3 to 7.x
OS: Windows / Mac OS X
ATTENTION
1st January, 2022: v7 officially End-of-Life [details]
===== Description =====
This article outlines the steps to create a file backup set with AhsayOBM / ACB.
===== Steps =====
Refer to the following steps for details:
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Login to the AhsayOBM / ACB client user interface.
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Select the Backup Sets tile, and the Add button.
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Select File Backup backup set type, then enter the backup set name:
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Configure the backup source of the backup set, select the data that you would like to backup:
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Click I would like to choose the files to backup to open the Advanced Backup Source menu. Click Show files to show files under folder for individual file selection:
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Click OK afterward.
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Click Add new storage destination / destination pool to add the cloud storage destination.
Important:
It is strongly recommended that all backup sets are configured to backup to multiple backup destinations, to provide user with data redundancy and backup / restore flexibility.
For more details on Backup Destination, you can refer to the following KB article:
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions on Backup Destination (5026)
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Continue by configuring a backup schedule and encryption setting for the backup set.
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Click the Backup now button to start the initial backup job, or allow the job to start at its scheduled time:
Important:
It is important to perform restore test to ensure your backup is setup and performed properly. Performing restore test can also help identify potential issues or gaps in your recovery plan.
===== Keywords =====
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