Create a new folder/file-based backup

You can create new folder/file-based backups through the Create function on the Backups page of the SANtricity Cloud Connector application.

1. In the Backups, click Create.
   The Create Backup window is displayed.
2. Select Create a folder/file-based backup.
3. Click Next.
   A list of volumes containing file systems available for backup is displayed in the Create Backup window.
4. Select the desired volume and click Next.
   A list of available filesystems on the selected volume is displayed in the Create Backup window.

   Note: If your filesystem does not appear, verify your filesystem type is supported by the SANtricity Cloud Connector application. For more information, refer to Supported file systems .
5. Select the desired filesystem containing the folder or files to backup, and click Next.
   The Name the backup and provide a description page of Create Backup confirmation window is displayed.
6. To modify the auto-generated backup name, enter the desired name in the Job Name field.
7. If needed, add a description for the backup in the Job Description field.
   Note: You should enter a job description that allows you to easily identify the contents of the backup.
8. Click Next.
   A summary of the selected folder/file-based backup is displayed under the Review backup information page of the Create Backup window.
9. Review the selected folder/file-based backup and click Finish.
   The confirmation page of the Create Backup window is displayed.
10. Select one of the following options:
    • YES - Initiates a full backup for the selected backup.
    • NO - A full backup for the selected backup is not performed.
      Note: A full backup for the selected file-based backup can also be performed at a later time through the Run function on the Backups page.
11. Click Close.
    The backup for the selected E-Series volume is initiated, and the status for the task is displayed under the result list section of the Backup page.