Concept
Scheduled Backups
A scheduled backup is an automated way to back up data on a SmartStruxure server. You can back up SmartStruxure servers individually using each SmartStruxure server’s local backup rule. You can also use backup rules to synchronize the backups of all the SmartStruxure servers on your network.
As part of the scheduled backup process, Building Operation automatically generates unique file names and extensions based on the UTC date stamp and version number. However, you can change the file name after the automatic backup is completed. You can also enter a unique file name when you back up a SmartStruxure server manually. For more information, see Manual Backups .
Backup on an Enterprise Server
Backup Rules
In Building Operation, scheduled backups are managed by backup rules, which are conditions that govern behavior. Similar to a scheduled task, a backup rule performs a backup on a SmartStruxure server using three pieces of data: when the backup occurs, what type of data will be backed up, and a comment describing the purpose of the backup.
For more information, see Backup Rules .
Backup Schedules
Building Operation includes a digital schedule that is combined with a default backup rule. Using this schedule and rule, the system automatically backs up all data on a SmartStruxure server every Sunday at 01:00. You can change the schedule settings for this backup rule, but you cannot delete the schedule and select another.
For more information, see Backup Schedules .
A synchronized backup is a method of performing a recurring, simultaneous backup of a selected number of SmartStruxure servers. You can use a lead and shadow relationship to automate all the SmartStruxure server backups on your network. Using this method, you configure and manage one lead backup rule on one SmartStruxure server, which other backup rules can reference.
For more information, see Synchronized Backups .
Backup
Manual Backups
Backup Rules
Backup Schedules
Synchronized Backups