Setting up a time triggered backup
You can automate station backups via the randomized Time Triggered interval backups to the cloud. The randomizer selects a
random time for the first interval of the backup to occur. After the first backup invoked by the Trigger Mode, the subsequent
backups will be triggered exactly at the set interval (7, 30 or 90) days later, at the same randomized time. Although not
recommended, you can set a specific time for the Next Trigger to occur. Afterwards, the cloud backups will occur according
to the set interval.
Prerequisites:
- User role(s) already assigned to you in the
- Connected to a running station, already configured for cloud connectivity
- The device is already registered in the
NOTE: You can use either
This procedure describes how to set up a time triggered backup using a
Perform the following steps:
- In the Nav tree, expand station Services and double-click on the Cloud Backup Service to invoke the Cloud Backup Manager view.
- Click on the
Trigger Modedropdown list and select one of the following preset periods: 90 Days, 30 Days, or 7 Days.
For example, if you choose 7 Days, the station will initiate a cloud backup every 7 days. - In the
Next Triggerfield, enter the desired date and time for the next backup to occur, and click Save.
NOTE: Entering a specific time for the Next Trigger somewhat negates the purpose of the randomizer, which is to balance demand.
Automated cloud backups will occur at the set interval starting on the specified date and time. Note that automated backups
have a lower priority for retention, preventing the inadvertent replacement of manually created master backups.