Configure backups for a file server

Configuring backups for your file server protects your data from loss, corruption, or system failure.

To configure backups for a file server, follow these steps:

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Service catalog.

2. In the Files tile, click Configure.

3. Enter a name for the server, and then click Add new server.

4. Enter the host name, credentials for a local admin or root user account, and other details about the file server.

5. Click Next.

6. Select an existing backup plan, or click the add button to create a new backup plan.

7. Click Next.

   By default, all files are backed up.

   Want to customize the files that are backed up?

   Use these settings:

   • Backup content: The folders and files to back up.

   • Exclusions: The folders and files to exclude from backups.

   • Exceptions: Exceptions to the exclusions.

   Options for the settings:

   • Content Library: Select common folders (such as Desktop) and files.

   • Custom Path: Enter specific filepaths.

   

8. Click Add.