Step 2 - Perform a test file backup
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Choose your operating system:
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux (GUI)
- Synology NAS
- QNAP NAS
Perform a test file backup on Windows
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After login to Ahsay, click on the Backup Sets tile.
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Click on the “+” to add new backup set.
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Enter the backup set name, i.e. File Daily. Select the Backup set type File Backup and click Next to continue.
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Select some files to backup, i.e. the “My Documents” folder. Click Next to continue.
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Create an automatic backup schedule, i.e. 20:00 daily and click Next to continue.
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Click "+" to add a storage destination.
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Select your preferred storage destination, i.e. main-stor.
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Click [Next] to continue.
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Use default settings. Click Next to continue.
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Use the default Encryption setting. Click Next to continue.
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Click Confirm to continue.
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Backup set is created.
Click on Backup now to start a backup job or wait for the automated backup to start.
Perform a test file backup on macOS
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After login to Ahsay, click on the Backup Sets tile.
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Click on the “+” to add new backup set.
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Enter the backup set name, i.e. File Daily. Select the Backup set type File Backup and click Next to continue.
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Select the files / folders to backup on your computer. Click Next to continue.
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Create an automatic backup schedule, i.e. 20:00 daily and click Next to continue.
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Click "+" to add a storage destination.
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Select your preferred storage destination, i.e. main-stor.
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Click [Next] to continue.
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Use default settings (feature not supported on this platform). Click Next to continue.
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Use the default Encryption setting. Click Next to continue.
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Click Confirm to continue.
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Backup set is created.
Click on Backup now to start a backup job or wait for the automated backup to start.
Perform a test file backup on Linux (GUI)
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After login to Ahsay, click on the Backup Sets tile.
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Click on the “+” to add new backup set.
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Enter the backup set name, i.e. File Daily. Select the Backup set type File Backup and click Next to continue.
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Select the files / folders to backup on your computer. Click Next to continue.
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Create an automatic backup schedule, i.e. 20:00 daily and click Next to continue.
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Click "+" to add a storage destination.
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Select your preferred storage destination, i.e. main-stor.
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Click [Next] to continue.
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Use default settings (feature not supported on this platform). Click Next to continue.
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Use the default Encryption setting. Click Next to continue.
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Click Confirm to continue.
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Backup set is created.
Click on Backup now to start a backup job or wait for the automated backup to start.
Perform a test file backup on Synology NAS
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After login to Ahsay, click on the Backup Sets tile.
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Click on the “+” to add new backup set.
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Enter the backup set name, i.e. File Daily. Select the Backup set type File Backup and click Next to continue.
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Select the files / folders to backup on your computer. Click Next to continue.
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Create an automatic backup schedule, i.e. 20:00 daily and click Next to continue.
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Click "+" to add a storage destination.
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Select your preferred storage destination, i.e. main-stor.
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Click [Next] to continue.
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Use the default Encryption setting. Click Next to continue.
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Click Confirm to continue.
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Backup set is created.
Click on Backup now to start a backup job or wait for the automated backup to start.
Perform a test file backup on QNAP NAS
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After login to Ahsay, click on the Backup Sets tile.
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Click on the “+” to add new backup set.
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Enter the backup set name, i.e. File Daily. Select the Backup set type File Backup and click Next to continue.
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Select the files / folders to backup on your computer. Click Next to continue.
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Create an automatic backup schedule, i.e. 20:00 daily and click Next to continue.
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Click "+" to add a storage destination.
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elect your preferred storage destination, i.e. main-stor.
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Click [Next] to continue.
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Use the default Encryption setting. Click Next to continue.
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Click Confirm to continue.
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Backup set is created.
Click on Backup now to start a backup job or wait for the automated backup to start.
