Creating a Backup Plan
All backups are managed by creating "backup plans" in the Acronis Management Console. A backup plan defines what data is saved, 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. You can choose from several options:
- 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 to back up.
- Files/folders: Allows you to select specific files and folders, which is useful for protecting user data.
Running Your First Backup
After you have configured your backup plan, click the Apply button to save it. You can then click Run Now to start the initial backup immediately. All subsequent backups will be performed automatically according to the schedule you defined.