Performing an on-demand backup

Managing backup sets : Performing an on-demand backup

The system is designed to perform unattended backups at scheduled intervals. In some instances, you may want to back up certain files on demand outside of a schedule. This section provides information on how to perform such on-demand backups.

NOTE: Another type of backup that you can perform outside of a schedule is called initial backup. For more information, see “Initial backups” in “Using premium backup and recovery services”.

You can perform on-demand backups at any time. The options available depend on the kind of backup set.

1. Browse the Backup Sets tree, right-click the required backup set, and select Backup Now.

The Select items for on-demand backup screen appears and displays all items currently selected for this on-demand backup.

2. Clear or select individual items as required for this on-demand backup session.

F1 Help: "Select items for demand backup screen"

3. To modify the options for individual selected items, select an item in the list, select or clear any options as required, and click Next.

The Select options for on-demand backup screen appears.

F1 Help: "Select options for demand backup screen"

F1 Help: "Select options for demand backup screen (Linux DS-Client)"

4. In the Backup Set Options section, select the required options for this on-demand backup session.

5. In the Open Files section, specify how DS-Client should handle any open files encountered during backup.

NOTE: These options do not guarantee that an open file will be backed up. An error will appear in the Activity Log if files are not backed up. To back up locked files, you must use the VSS option or a VSS backup set kind (See Knowledge Base article in “Backup of Open Files”).

6. Click Finish to start the backup process.