How to manually run a backup

There are two primary ways to initiate a manual backup for the Online Backup and Recovery Manager (OBRM) if a backup job has already been configured.

Please make sure you have updated to the latest version of OBRM before attempting a backup. You can download the latest version at https://www.infrascale.com/downloads/

How to manually run a backup using the Online Backup and Recovery Manager Software:

Step 1: Log in in to Online Backup Recovery Manager on a machine that has already configured and scheduled backups.

Step 2: On the home screen, click on "Backup Now" next to the wrench icon to initiate the manual backup. 

Step 3: Once the backup is initiated a pop-up will appear and display the backup job’s status. This pop-up will automatically close once the backup has been completed. 

How to manually run a backup using the Dashboard:

Step 1: Log in to the Infrascale Dashboard via the following URL - ( Login To Dashboard ), 

Step 2: After logging in, navigate to “Endpoint Backup” and then select “Protected Devices”.

Step 3: Click on the gear icon on the right side of the device you wish to run a manual backup for and select "Run Backup"

Step 4: Select the type of backup which has to be initiated.

Once the backup job is selected, The backup job will initiate as a confirmation will get a pop-up on the top right-hand side of the dashboard. Below is an example confirmation message.