Backups:Create

Create a Backup Set

1. Contact techstaff@cs.vt.edu and let them know you want to create a backup.

2. Provide them with the name of the machine you will be backing up.

3. They will provide you the necessary variables to plug unto the rsync backup script.

Old Instructions

1. Log into https://admin.cs.vt.edu

2. Click on "My Account"

3. Click on "My Backups"

4. If you have not already set up a backup password, then type in a password and click on "Set Password" Click on "more info" if you want to find out more.

5. Type in a short name that describes your backup in the field named "Create new Backup Fileset". Make sure that you don't use spaces, I also recommend not using any special characters. Examples: windows, laptop, desktop. Then click on "Create Backup"

6. Your backup set should now be listed under "Backup Filesets." This is also where you come to check your backup logs.