EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE BACKUP NOTES

1. Connect your external hard drive into any of the free USB ports on your server.

1. On the A1 desktop, double-click the Windows Server Backup shortcut.

2. On the top right hand side of the Local Backup screen, click Backup Once.

3. On the Backup Options screen, click Different Options and then click Next.

4. On the Select Backup Configuration screen, click Custom and then click Next.

1. On the Select Items for Backup Screen, click Add Items.

2. Click Bare Metal Recovery. This should also automatically select System State and Local Disk (C:).

   

3. On the Specify Destination Type screen, Local Drives will already be selected. Leave this and click Next.

   

4. Select your portable hard drive from the drop down box and click Next.

5. On the Backup Confirmation Screen, click Backup and the backup will begin.

6. When complete, safely remove the portable USB drive and store this away from the server. If possible, remove from site.