# Performing IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) Backups

Perform a full or an incremental backup of the IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) data.

## Procedure

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Files.

   The Overview page appears.

2. On the Files tab, click the file server.

   The file server properties page appears.

3. On the Subclients tab, in the Actions column for the subclient, click the action button , and then click Back up.

   The Select backup level dialog box appears.

4. For Backup level, select the backup type.

5. Optional: To receive an Email when the backup operation completes, select the When the job completes, notify me via email check box.

6. Click OK.

7. Optional: To view the job details, click the job ID.

8. Click OK.

## What to Do Next

You can control or view the job. For more information, see Jobs.

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