Configure a Backup Schedule

When you schedule a backup, you can choose to upload the backup to a server or have the scheduled backup saved locally or on an external flash drive.

To schedule a backup:

  1. Go to Admin > System > Software Upgrade and click Configure Schedule.
    The Schedule Backup dialog displays.
  2. Configure the following parameters:
    Backup Location
    Indicates where to send the backup file. Valid values are: Local, Remote, or Flash. When sending a backup to a remote server, configure the server properties.
    What to back up
    Indicates the content of the backup file. Valid values are: Configs, CDRs, Logs and Audit (which is a full backup), or Configuration files only.
    Schedule Task
    Indicates when the backup task runs. Valid values are: Never, Daily, Weekly, Monthly.