Workflow

In order to back up your files using CTERA’s Cloud Backup service, you must perform the following steps:

1. Connect to cloud services.

   See Connecting the Appliance to Your CTERA Portal Account.

2. Do one or more of the following:
   • To choose specific files and folders to include in the backup, select the desired files and folders.

     See Selecting Files and Folders for Cloud Backup.

   • To choose specific file types to include in or exclude from backup operations, define and enable backup sets.

     See Working with Backup Sets.

3. Do one or more of the following:
   • Schedule automatic backup of the selected folders.

     See Scheduling Automatic Cloud Backup.

     The files will be backed up according to the configured schedule.

   • Perform a manual backup of the selected folders.

     See Manually Starting Cloud Backup.

     The files will be backed up immediately.