8.4.2. Operating the backup

8.4.2.1. Introduction

Launching the backup can be:

• Automatic - managed by the scheduler

• Manual

This procedure describes how manual backup works.

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8.4.2.2. Links associated

For more information, see the Overview of the backup and restoration.

The graphical interface managing the configuration is described in the `Configuration` screen.

The graphical interface managing usage is described in the `Backup operations` screen.

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8.4.2.3. Prerequisites

• User : member of Administrator group

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8.4.2.4. Preliminary operations

• Login to GCenter via a browser (see Connecting to the GCenter web interface via a web browser) with the prerequisite rights.

• Configure the backup (see the Setting the backup procedure).

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8.4.2.5. Procedure to operate a manual backup

• Click on the `Administration` menu (3).

• Click on the `Operations` command from the `Backup and restore` submenu.

  The following screen is displayed.

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

  The backup state is indicated by the message : `[13/05/2024, 15:23:27 UTC] The last backup operation was made with success`.

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

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