File-level backup

Log in to XMS, go to the Backup tab (Plans > Backup) and click the + Add plan button in the top toolbar.

Select Devices from the platforms list.

In the next aside, select Files & folders option and choose one or more devices for the plan to apply to (you can also select the plan to include all activated devices).

Define the name of the backup plan.

In the Data to protect section, select the data you want to include in the backup plan:

1. Global rules allow you to define locations that will apply to all selected devices. This method offers three options to choose from:

   1. Path — allows you to manually enter the file or folder path.

   2. System variable — enables the use of OS variables such as %USERPROFILE%, %ALLUSERSPROFILE%, or %SystemRoot%.

   3. Xopero variable — provides a predefined list of variables such as SYSTEM_DISK, ALL_DISKS, and HOMES.

1. Select from device — this method allows you to choose paths individually for each device by connecting remotely to its file system.

When creating a backup plan, you can use filters to gain better control over the files being backed up.

Specify the backup location by choosing from the available storage options within your service.

Configure the Scheduler & data retention settings by defining when backups should run and which types of backup copies to use.

Go to the Advanced settings section to customize additional options, including encryption, compression levels, and bandwidth limit. These settings provide greater flexibility and help optimize the backup process.

After completing the configuration, click the Save button. The protection plan will then automatically begin protecting your devices according to the schedule you defined.