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How to Setup a Hybrid Backup Job in NovaBACKUP (21.x and newer versions)

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Nathan Fouarge
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How to Set Up a New Hybrid Backup Job in NovaBACKUP (21.x and newer versions)

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to set up a new hybrid backup job using NovaBACKUP. A hybrid backup involves backing up your data to a local device first, and then automatically sending it to cloud storage.

 

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure that you have:

  • NovaBACKUP installed on your system.
  • A local storage device (like a USB disk or NAS) configured.
  • A cloud storage account set up and connected to NovaBACKUP.

 

Step 1: Create a New Backup Job

  1. Open NovaBACKUP: Launch the NovaBACKUP software.
  2. Start a New Backup Job: Navigate to the backup section of the software and create a new backup job. Name your backup job as you like.

 

Step 2: Select Data for Backup

  1. Choose Files for Backup: Select the files and directories you want to back up. In this example, we'll back up the entire user's directory.

Step 3: Select Local Storage Device

  1. Select the Backup To button: Select the local storage device you want the backup to go to for your first location for your Hybrid Backup.

Step 4: Configure Hybrid Backup

  1. Enable Hybrid Backup:
    • Go to the settings for your backup job.
    • Locate the option to enable "Hybrid Backup" and select it.
  2. Select Cloud Storage:
    • Choose the cloud storage device where you want your data to be sent after the local backup is complete.

Step 5: Set Retention Policies

  1. Configure Retention for Local Backup:
    • In the settings, you'll see an option to set the retention period for the local backup. For example, you might choose to retain versions of files for 15 days locally.
  2. Configure Retention for Cloud Backup:
    • Similarly, set the retention period for the cloud backup. For instance, you can choose to keep versions of files in the cloud for 30 days.
    • This means that after 15 days, the versions of files will be removed from the local backup but retained in the cloud until they exceed 30 days, after which they will be removed from the cloud as well.

Step 6: Save and Run the Backup Job

  1. Save the Backup Job: Once you've configured the settings, save the backup job.
  2. Start the Backup:
    • The software will first scan the files and start backing them up to your local device.
    • After the local backup is complete, the data will automatically begin transferring to the cloud.

Step 7: Monitor the Backup Process

  • Local Backup Process: The backup will start by scanning and saving data to your local storage device.
  • Cloud Transfer:
    • Once the local backup is complete, the software will mount the local backup and begin sending data to the cloud.
    • This process ensures that the data is first stored locally and then archived to the cloud, optimizing backup speed and efficiency.

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