8.4.2. Backup

8.4.2.1. Introduction

Launching the backup can be:

Automatic - managed by the scheduler
Manual

This procedure describes how manual backup works.

For more information, see the Overview of the backup and restoration.
The graphical interface managing the configuration is described in the `Admin-Backup/Restore - Configuration` screen of the legacy web UI.
The graphical interface managing usage is described in the `Admin-Backup/Restore - Operations` screen of the legacy web UI.

8.4.2.2. Prerequisites

User : member of Administrator group

8.4.2.3. Preliminary operations

Login to GCenter via a browser (see Connecting to the GCenter web interface via a web browser).
Configure the backup (see the procedure in Backup configuration).

8.4.2.4. Procedure to start a manual backup

In the navigation bar:

Click on the `Admin` button
Click on the `Backup/Restore` submenu
Click on the `Operations` command

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In the `Make a backup` section (9), click on the `Backup` button (7).

The backup file will be displayed in the `Backup list` area (1) when the backup is complete.