Backup

You can set Xythos Drive to automatically backup files not permanently stored on the server, such as the My Documents folder. Xythos Drive's Backup provides a simple way to back up files on your local hard disk. Select the files or folders to backup, the location you want them backed up to, and the schedule for backing them up. The files are copied to the server maintaining the same folder structure and with no modifications or file compression, making it easy to browse or restore the files. After the initial backup, only files that have changed will be copied to the server.

Backup Options

Store files on	You can store files on any Services you have defined.
In the directory	This box contains the name of the folder your files will be backed up to. If you have not selected a backup directory, this box contains ?\Backup. Click the Browse button to select a different folder or do not make a change and Xythos Drive will create a folder named Backup on the selected server.
Files to be backed up..	This allows you to select the files to backup. Put a check next to the folders or files to backup. When you select a folder, all files and subfolders are selected. Double-click folders to find and select individual files.
Schedule	Press this button to set the schedule to backup files automatically. Select Schedule backup, if you want backups to be done automatically. Then specify if you want them run Daily or Weekly, and the time to start. If Xythos Drive is not running at the specified time, you will be asked if you want the backup to run the next time Xythos Drive is started.
Backup files now	Press this button to run a backup imediately.

Selecting Files and Backup Location

1. In the Store files on box, choose a server to store the backup files on by selecting a service.
2. The in this directory box, indicates the folder on the server that will be used to backup the selected files. If you have not selected a backup directory, this box contains ?\Backup.
   • Click the Browse button to select your backup folder,
   
   Or
   
   • Do not make a change and Xythos Drive will create a folder named Backup on the selected server.
3. Click Files to be backed up.
5. Click the box to the left of every folder you want to backup. When you select a folder, all files and subfolders are selected. Double-click folders to find and select individual files.
6. Click OK when you have finished selecting files and folders.

To Schedule Daily/weekly File Backups

1. On the Backup tab, click the Schedule button.
2. Select Schedule backup.
3. Select Daily or Weekly.
4. If you selected Weekly, choose one or more days you want the backup to occur.
5. Choose Start time.
6. Click OK

To Do a One-time File Backup

If you want to backup your files but prefer to not have this be a scheduled task, you can run the backup manually. This is also an easy way to copy a large number of files from your local hard drive to a server. To do this:

1. In the Store files on box, choose a server to store the backup files on by selecting a service.
2. The in this directory box, indicates the folder on the server that will be used to backup the selected files. If you have not selected a backup directory, this box contains ?\Backup.
   • Click the Browse button to select your backup folder,
   
   Or
   
   • Do not make a change and Xythos Drive will create a folder named Backup on the selected server.
3. Click Files to be backed up.
4. Click the box to the left of every folder you want to backup. When you select a folder, all files and subfolders are selected. Double-click folders to find and select individual files.
5. Click OK when you have finished selecting files and folders.
6. Click Backup files now to begin the backup.