Managing the Server
Backing up your data
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The incremental backup method provides another way of performing backups without
the size and time requirements of full backups. Once you have performed a full
backup, subsequent incremental backups can be performed which will backup only
files that have been modified since the last backup. The incremental backup method,
used in conjunction with periodic full backups, can provide a great combination of
reliability, completeness and efficiency.
Once you have decided which type of backup to perform, select one of the following
options from the
I want to back up
section of the screen.
For a full backup, select
All user files
. For incremental backup, select
Files changed
since the last full backup
. For a partial backup, select
A customized set of user files
.
Sample Backup choices screen
If you select the full backup or incremental backup methods, no further action is
necessary for backup file selection.
If you select the partial backup method, you must select the list of files to include in the
backup. Click the
Select Files
hyperlink. This will take you to the file selection screen.
Selecting files for backup
To select specific files for a partial backup, select the
Customized set of user files
option, and then click the
Select Files
hyperlink. This will take you to a screen that will
allow you to view and select files and directories on your Magnia SG20 disk. You can
backup files from a variety of directories:
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FTP — This directory contains the Magnia SG20 FTP files, including upload or
download files. Don’t bother to back up this directory unless you are using the FTP
feature.
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Intranet — This directory contains files for a custom intranet (not the same as the
preinstalled, built-in Intranet accessed by the icon the Setup CD places on your
desktop). Don’t bother backing up this directory unless you have created a
customized Intranet by placing your own HTML pages here.