Creating a Backup Plan

All backups are managed by creating "Backup Plans" in the Acronis Management Console. A Backup Plan defines which data is backed up, where it is stored, and how often the backup runs.

To create your first plan, log in to the Acronis Console, select a server from your device list, and click the Backup button.

This setting defines the scope of your backup. Choose the option that meets your recovery needs:

• Entire Machine:

  This is the most comprehensive option and is required for a bare-metal restore. It backs up everything, including the operating system, applications, and all files.

• Disks/volumes:

  Allows you to select specific drives or partitions for backup.

• Files/folders:

  Allows you to select specific files and folders, useful for targeted protection of user data.

Determines the destination for your backup data. You should typically select Cloud Storage, the secure, remote storage included with your backup plan.

Set when and how often your backups should run.

The retention policy defines how long your backups are stored.

Acronis performs incremental backups (meaning only changes since the last backup are stored). You can set different rules for daily, weekly, and monthly backups to optimize your storage usage.

This option allows you to protect your backup data with a strong password.

After configuring your backup plan, click the Apply button to save it. You can then click Run Now to start the first backup immediately. All subsequent backups will run automatically according to the schedule you defined.