HIDRIVE BACKUP FULL
HIDRIVE BACKUP PORTABLE

HIDRIVE BACKUP FULL

If the format is not optimized, you must perform full backups each time a job is run. By using the optimized formats, you have the option to perform incremental backups.Īn incremental backup allows you to back up new or modified files following the first backup. When configuring a backup with a USB device, the Backup Wizard gives you the option to format your USB storage for optimized backups. Refer to the table below for the file formats that work best with your Seagate device. You can optimize backups to and from a USB storage device connected to one of the USB ports on your Seagate Personal Cloud. Perform the following types of backups with USB storage connected to your Seagate Personal Cloud: Review the topics below to better understand the settings and requirements for the type of backup you want to perform.

Back up cloud storage to your Seagate Personal Cloud.

Back up network storage to your Seagate Personal Cloud (Seagate or third-party).

Back up external storage to your Seagate Personal Cloud (USB hard drive or USB flash drive).

Network storage (Seagate or third-party network storage).

External storage (USB hard drive or USB flash drive).Back up your Seagate Personal Cloud to:.Click Add backup to launch the Backup Wizard.įollow the Backup Wizard to perform one of the following types of backup:.It can take several hours or, if it is an offsite or cloud backup, several days. Important info: The time to complete the first backup job can vary based upon the amount of data and the speed of your network. For example, retrieve the file from a cloud storage service that hosts a Personal Cloud backup. Connect to the destination storage device from a computer and browse for the missing file.Restore a backup to revert the share to an earlier state, including the lost file.Fortunately, the owner backs up to another storage solution, such as USB storage, another Seagate network storage device or cloud storage. Someone at home accidentally deleted an important spreadsheet from his personal share. To prevent data loss due to onsite fire, flood, or theft, the owner backs up data on Seagate Personal Cloud 1 to her OneDrive account. A compatible third-party storage device can also act as the destination storage. To prevent data loss due to onsite fire, flood, or theft, the owner backs up data on Seagate Personal Cloud 1 at her home to Seagate Personal Cloud 2 at a her brother's home. Back up to a network storage device outside the local network (oﬀsite) Alternatively, the administrator can back up Seagate Personal Cloud 1 to a compatible third-party network storage device. To prevent data loss due to hardware failure, the owner schedules regular backups of Seagate Personal Cloud 1 to Seagate Personal Cloud 2.

Back up to a Seagate network storage device on the home network

HIDRIVE BACKUP PORTABLE

Since remote access is not always available when she travels, the owner backs up her share to a portable USB storage device. Backup, Sync, and Restore examples Back up to a USB storage deviceĪn owner keeps important files on her private share. If more than one job is scheduled for the same time or started manually, Backup Manager places them in a queue.

Note on backup job order: To conserve processing resources, the Seagate Personal Cloud runs one job at time.

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