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Backup on SME Server 8.0

Offline andy

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Backup on SME Server 8.0
« on: April 23, 2013, 05:18:27 PM »
I have a SME 8.0, and i have added a new external USB drive.
Which is the simplest method to backup my data ?


Offline Stefano

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Re: Backup on SME Server 8.0
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2013, 05:55:49 PM »
andy, since you are new here, you should really start from reading carefully the manual

http://wiki.contribs.org/SME_Server:Documentation:Administration_Manual:Chapter10#Backup_or_restore

(gurus say at least twice)

and another gold rule is to search the forums before posting

thank you

Offline janet

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Re: Backup on SME Server 8.0
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2013, 05:21:35 AM »
andy

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Which is the simplest method to backup my data ?

Simplest will mean different things to different people & will depend on your situation.
The basic supported default backup method is to use the server manager panel, backup or restore option.
Then configure a workstation backup, which includes the local connected USB drive option.
Typically set it to run at 2am every day & do a full backup weekly & incremental backups daily.

....and Stefano is correct, pls read the manual as I'm sure this is covered there, and much much more.
Please search before asking, an answer may already exist.
The Search & other links to useful information are at top of Forum.