NovaBACKUP xSP / Remote Workforce
This document is going to show you how to perform a Staged Backup (Seed Backup) on the client for the xSP device and how to import it to the Storage Server.
This information can also be found here in PDF form: NovaBACKUP® Cloud (xSP / Remote Workforce) Staged Backup/Import
Please read the ENTIRE guide (Start-to-Finish) before beginning any staged backup.
Ensure NO DATA has been backed up to the client's account before staging the data.
IMPORTANT: Make sure no backup jobs run from the client's machine before the Import has completed
Important: This option may only be used for the very first backup for any client account.
Creating the Staged Data
- Setup the user "account" on the Storage Server. (In this example, "StagedBackup" user "account")
- Install the xSP software on the Client's machine
- Configure a folder to save the Staged Data to (in this example C:\Staging)
- Open the NovaBACKUP Software and you will be prompted to configure your xSP device
- Configure the xSP Device's "Staging" tab to point to the created folder (C:\Staging)
- Configure the xSP device's server information, username and password. And "Test Connection"
- Once you have a successfully tested connection, click OK
At this point, you have successfully added your NovaBACKUP Storage Server information and are directing the first backup to a local staging folder. You should now configure and run a backup job (or schedule one).
Backup staging
Use this option to send your initial backup to a local device instead of online. This especially benefits users with very large initial backups by requiring no online connection time at all. Once completed, the backup device should then be sent to your storage service provider to load onto the storage server.
Important: This option may only be used for your very first backup.
You must manually uncheck this option after completing the staged backup.
☑ Write the backup to the staging folder
Staging Folder:
C:\Staging
NOTE: Use the shortest path possible to a drive
Once you have run the backup job you will now have a new folder in the Staging directory you chose: "Base". After you have finished the staged backup and verified your Base folder exists, return to the "Device" tab and uncheck "Write the backup to the staging folder" option.
Importing the Staged Data
IMPORTANT: Make sure no backup jobs run from the client's machine before the Import has completed
- On the NovaBACKUP Storage Server open the Backup Import Utility via Right-Click->Run as administrator
- This can be found in the Start Menu
- Browse to the Base folder from the staging folder (C:\Staging\Base)
- Enter the account username (case sensitive)
- Click OK
