Step 3 - Backup Files - macOS

Step 3 - Backup Files - macOS

How to create a File backup on macOS in a few simple steps

Choose your operating system:

Windows macOS Linux(GUI) NAS

Step1
1. After login to Cloudbacko Go, click on the Backup Sets tile.

Step2
2. Click on the “+” to add new backup set

2. Click on the “+” to add new backup set

Step3
3. Enter the backup name, i.e. "File daily". Select backup set type File Backup.

3. Select the Backup Set Type “MS SQL Server Backup”.

Step4
4. Select the files you wish to backup, i.e. Documents, Music, and Pictures. Click Next to continue.

4. Enter the backup set name, i.e. MS SQL Server (daily). Next select the backup mode, i.e. VSS. Then enter the MS SQL Server login details. Click “Next” to continue.

Step5
5. Create an automatic backup schedule, i.e. 20:00 daily and click Next to continue.

3. Select the Backup Set Type “MS SQL Server Backup”.

Step6
6. Select a storage destination, i.e. CloudBacko Drive. Click Next to continue.

6. Select a storage destination, i.e. CloudBacko Drive. Click “OK” to continue.

Step7
7. Use the default setting "Off" (feature not supported on macOS).. Click Next to continue.

7. Select a storage destination, i.e. CloudBacko Drive. Click “OK” to continue.

Step8
8. Use the default Encryption setting and click Next to continue.

7. Select a storage destination, i.e. CloudBacko Drive. Click “OK” to continue.

Step9
9. Click Confirm to continue.

8. Click “Next” to continue.

Step10
10. Backup set is created.

Click on  Backup now to start a backup job or wait for the automated backup to start.

9. Use default encryption settings. Click