Section 6 - Configuring backup Sets

A backup set defines the configuration of a backup routine, such as backup schedule, backup source and encryption setting as well as other options.

6.1.11 Extra Backup

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6.1.11.1 Enable off-line backup

6.1.11.2 Enable System Logout Backup Reminder

6.1.11.1 Enable off-line backup

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1. Click on the [Extra Backup] tab to enable the Off-Line Backup reminder option.





Note:
[Extra Backup] tab is only available for OBM installation on Windows platforms.

Enable off-line backup defines whether to enable the [off-line backup] feature.

The [off-line backup] feature is designed for notebook users who may be off-line most of the time, and cannot rely on backup scheduled for regular backup of their data.






Enable off-line backup	Action
Enabled	Prompt for backup if the time between the last backup to the current time exceeded the [Backup Interval].
Disabled	Do not prompt for backup.
Backup Interval	Time interval between each backup job.
Email Notification	Time interval when email would be sent for backup reminder.
Show backup reminder	To display or hide the confirmation dialog for backup. If the confirmation dialog is disabled, backup will be performed automatically when connection to the Internet is re-established.




*The availability of features listed above may be service provider dependent. If a feature is not available, please check with your service provider for further details and availability.

With the [off-line backup] setting is enabled, when the computer is connected online and the time between the last backup to the current time elapsed the [Backup Interval], a pop up off-line backup confirmation menu will be prompted, reminding the user to perform a backup.








Menu Items	Description
Yes	Perform the backup job immediately.
No	Do not perform the backup job.




*The availability of features listed above may be service provider dependent. If a feature is not available, please check with your service provider for further details and availability.

6.1.11.2 Enable System Logout Backup Reminder

Enable System Logout Backup Reminder defines whether to enable the [System Logout Backup Reminder] feature.





Enable System Logout Backup Reminder	Action
Enabled	Prompt for backup before logging out or shutting down.
Disabled	Do not prompt for backup.




*The availability of features listed above may be service provider dependent. If a feature is not available, please check with your service provider for further details and availability.

When the [System Logout Backup Reminder] setting is enabled, a pop up logout reminder menu will be prompted, requesting for backup before the user logs out of the system or before shutting down Windows.









Menu Items	Description
Yes	Click to perform a backup for the backup set before logging out or shutting down.
No	Click to proceed to logout or shutdown directly.
Locking workstation	Checkbox to lock the corresponding machine when the backup is being performed.
Shutdown Computer	Radio button to shutdown computer after the backup job is completed.
Restart Computer	Radio button to restart computer after the backup job is completed.




*The availability of features listed above may be service provider dependent. If a feature is not available, please check with your service provider for further details and availability.





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