How to edit a backup job
Once you have created a backup job, you can modify its settings using the Manage screen's Edit option. This allows you to change selections that were made when the job was created. There are also options that are not available when you create a backup job.
To modify a backup job:
- Select BackupAssist's Backup tab
- Select Manage Backup Jobs
- Select the backup job that you want to change.
- Select Edit from the top menu
- Select the part of the job you want to change from the list on the left
- Once you have made the required changes, select Apply changes
There are 8 common options in the list, similar to the steps completed during the back job creation. There is also a option specific to each backup type.
Overview
The Overview section allows you to view a summary of the backup job. You can also use this section to modify the Job name and Description, and to access the Schedule, Report and Reminder settings.
Click on the setting's name to expand that section.
Job name and Description
Use the fields provided to change the backup job's name and description. This information can be used to identify the backup job in reports, remote tools and on the main Manage screen.
Monitor this job in CMC
This tick box will can be used by BackupAssist resellers to add the backup job to the Centralized Monitoring Console, and to include the backup activity in CMC's consolidated backup reports.
Edit options
The Schedule edit option provides a shortcut to the Scheduling section. The Report and Reminder edit options, provide shortcuts to the Notifications section.
Print Summary
This option opens the Windows Print dialog, and allows you to print a summary of the backup job. The summary will include the information shown in the Overview section.
Status
This option allows you to enable or disable the backup job by clicking on the switch graphic. Enabled jobs will run according to the schedule specified in the Scheduling section.