Creating a Block Backup Job
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In the web interface, block backups are defined in the Job Manager section. In the desktop interface, block backups are implemented through a backup wizard.
In the main web interface view, go to Job Manager in the sidebar. Then select the New Backup Job button in the upper right corner.
Specify the Job Name (this field may contain up to 16 characters). Add an optional, brief description (this field may contain up to 48 characters).
Click Add Source in the SOURCES pane to specify which volumes you want to back up. The Source selection dialog will appear. Select the desired volumes and click Select.
Click Set Destination in the DESTINATION pane to choose the destination for the backup.
If you want to add an Archive backup to your backup job, click Add Archive in the ARCHIVE pane. The Add Archive dialog will appear.
Click Save. The Run Job prompt will be shown, where you may determine the retention period (default: 90 days) and choose whether to run the job immediately. Either way, the job will be available in the Job Manager section.
Select Job Type – Block and the Job Folder to store the job in (see the section for more information). By default, all jobs are stored in the SS_DEFAULT job folder.
For more information, see and .
You may also add a schedule in the SCHEDULES pane for the backup to be run regularly. See .
Important. Before using this functionality, read the section in the Backup chapter.
Specify Advanced Options. For details, see .
For more information, see and .
See also. For more information about block backup job options, see .
In the final Save step, you must enter the Job Name (max. 16 characters) and specify the Job Folder to store the job in (the default folder is SS_DEFAULT). You may also add a comment to the job definition or set up a schedule (See ).
Important. Before using this functionality, read the section in the Backup chapter.
Click Finish. The Final Job Run Settings dialog box will appear. You may choose to run the job immediately or save it without running. You may also change the retention period (default: 90 days).