Create a one-time manual Image Backup

This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a one-time, manual image backup. This process is only meant to create a one-time image backup and all of the steps have to be done manually; there is a way to create a scheduled image backup job as well. If you wish to have image backups run on a set schedule please follow this article regarding creating a scheduled image backup job with retention policy to delete oldest image backups automatically.

NOTE: If you are planning on storing the Image Backup on a Network Share, please select "Add Network Device" on the Home tab first. More information on how to add a network device can be found in the KB article [Guide] Backup to NAS (with Retention) Walkthrough | Configure a Network Device (Part 1 Step 1)

Manual Image Backup Process

1. Click on the "Image Backup" button from the Home Tab.
   
   
2. Click on "Launch Image Backup Tool for Backup/Restore/Boot CD Creation".
   Then [Next]
   
   
   
3. Click on [Backup]
   Click [Next]
   
   
   
4. From here choose the disk or partition you want to backup. Keep the "Backup type" to "Full" and leave the "Image type" to "Used sectors".
   
   
   
   • [Browse] to select where you would want to backup to.
     
     
     
   • Ideally, you will want to store this backup on an External drive, usually a different one from the rest of your backups, that is normally not attached to the machine.
   • Make sure to leave the "Compress the backup" option checked.
   • Standard verification is performed automatically for all backups, "Verify after backup" is not normally needed.
   • Once you have double checked your selections you can click [Next]
5. Double check your settings, then click "Finish".
   
   
   
6. Wait for the Image Backup to progress (this will take some time).
   
   
   
7. Once the backup says, "Process Complete" you will have successfully created an image backup. Note: This text replaces "Backup in progress (xx% complete)"