Launching the Block Backup Wizard

Take the following steps to launch the Block Backup Wizard:

  1. On the function tab bar, click Backup, then on the Task Panel, click Block.

  2. On the Task Panel, under Job Tasks, click Block Backup Wizard.

Step 1: Welcome Page

Click New Job to create a new job or select an existing job to edit in the Edit Job section, then click Edit Job.

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Step 2: Select Source

Select sources to back up. Drill down and select the resources to back up on the backup source tree.

See Block Backup Wizard Step 2: Select Source in this section.

Step 3: Select Destination

Select a destination to back up the previously selected sources. Nodes can be backed up to other nodes configured for DPX Block Data Protection. Secondary storage selections can only be backed up to other secondary storage locations.

See Block Backup Wizard Step 3: Select Destination in this section.

Step 4: Job Options

Define the job options for the Block backup job.

See Block Backup Wizard Step 4: Job Options in this section.

Step 5: Schedule

Define a schedule for this Block backup job. Scheduling is optional. You can run this job immediately or at a later time.

See Block Backup Wizard Step 5: Schedule in this section.

Step 6: Save

Once you have completed the backup definition, save the definition as a backup job. You have the choice to run the job immediately once the job is saved.

See Block Backup Wizard Step 6: Save and Run in this section.

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