Scheduling Automatic Backups

You can schedule backups to occur automatically to avoid data loss. Scheduling is a one-time task and helps the administrator to store the backup in a designated location. This topic contains the steps to schedule a backup and verify if the backup is created.

To schedule a backup, perform the following steps:

  1. Click Start on your computer and type Task in Search programs and files.

    The Task Scheduler is displayed.

  2. Click Task Scheduler.
    The Task Scheduler program opens.

  3. Select Actions>Create Basic Task.

    The Create Basic Task Wizard appears.

  4. Perform the following actions:
    • Create a Basic Task—Enter the name, and the description of the task.

    • Trigger>When do you want the task to start—Select one of the options displayed in the screenshot.

    • Action>What action do you want the task to perform—Select Start a program.

      Click Browse and select the batch file you need to run.

    • Start in (optional)—Enter D:\VoceraAnalytics\vacli.
    • Click Next.

      The Finish screen appears.

    • Click Finish.

      A basic task is created.

  5. Execute the newly created task from Task Scheduler.