Backing up data

You can choose to backup files using an FTP server or download them to a local desktop. Large files may take a long time to transfer depending on the quality of your Internet connection. FTP is recommended as a faster and more reliable option.

To back up data, click Backup/Restore in the shortcuts section of the Home page (Administration section), then follow the instructions below.

go to wizard step1 step2

You need to select the appropriate mode of transfer and provide the required miscellaneous information.
 

wizard Step1: Select mode of transfer

Choose the mode of data transfer to the backup server.

  1. Download - Ideal for backing up small files to a desktop.

  2. In the Download Backup area, select the Download option button to download to a desktop.

  3. Go to Step2 of the wizard.

  4. Click Download.
    The Download File window opens.

  5. Click Download file.
    The File Download window opens asking if you want to open the file or save the file to your computer.

  6. Click Save.

  7. In the Save As dialog, enter or retain the default name of the backup file.

  1. Click Save.  

  2. FTP - Ideal for backing up large files to a remote FTP server.

  3. In the Backup to FTP Server area, select the FTP option button to transfer the files using FTP to a remote FTP server.

  4. In the FTP Server field, enter the host name or IP address of the FTP server you want to use as the backup server.

  5. In the FTP Login field, enter the user name to the FTP server.

  6. In the FTP Password field, enter the password to the FTP server.

  7. In the FTP Location field, enter the absolute path to the backup directory on the FTP server. If you leave the field blank, the files will be saved to your home directory on the FTP server.  

  8. Note: If the specified directory does not exist, the backup fails and an email message is sent to you about the error.

wizard Step2: Enter miscellaneous information

In the Email field, enter the email address at which you want to receive email notifications. The status of the backup is conveyed in an email notification sent to the address specified in the Email field.

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