# Chapter 11: Backup

# Enable backup

A good backup policy is the key to a resilient infrastructure. Whether due to hardware failure, human error, or an attack, a properly configured backup solution ensures you can quickly restore data and maintain business continuity without interruption.

Backups can be enabled on a per-user basis or via shared profiles. This allows you to precisely define what needs to be protected.

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##### Access:

Main Menu > **Profiles**

##### Steps:

- Select the relevant **profile** or **workstation**.
- Click **Configure Backup**.
- Define the scope of the backup:
    
    
    - **Specific files/folders**
    - **Full workstation backup**
- Choose the **frequency** (daily, weekly, or custom).
- Click **Enable Backup**.

Once the backup is active, it runs automatically according to the defined schedule, without interrupting the user.

# Track backups

Real-time backup monitoring allows you to verify that all tasks have been executed correctly.

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##### **Access:**

Main Menu > **Reports**

**Logs** Menu → View technical messages and their occurrence times for each backup task.

In case of an error:

- View the **detailed logs**.
- Identify the cause (network connection, insufficient disk space, etc.).
- Set up alerts to anticipate problems.

# Overall statistics

You have key metrics to assess the overall status of your backups.

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##### **Access:**

**Review > Global Statistics**

- **Disk space used**: total size of backups across all clients
- **Active / backed-up machines**
- **Successful / Failed Backups

Implementing a backup strategy is not just about preventing data loss—it’s about ensuring business continuity. With the platform, you can:

- Monitor all activities in real time
- View your overall efficiency through statistics