Schedule Orchestrator Backup
Orchestrator > Software & Setup > Backup > Schedule Backup
Use this dialog box to schedule backups of the Orchestrator database and the Orchestrator Stats Collector, and specify the details for the appliance backup behavior in Orchestrator.
User-Configured Orchestrator Backup (On-Premises Only)
For on-premises Orchestrators, you can configure a scheduled backup job.
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This scheduled backup performs both an Orchestrator backup and an EdgeConnect appliance backup according to the schedule you set.
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When backing up EdgeConnect, the Orchestrator instructs EdgeConnect to generate and send the backup file, which is then stored in the Orchestrator database.
NOTE: Cloud Orchestrator does not support scheduled backup.
Daily EdgeConnect Backup (All Orchestrators)
The Orchestrator automatically backs up EdgeConnect appliances every day at 12:00 pm. This schedule is not editable.
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This daily backup runs on both on-premises and cloud Orchestrators.
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For each backup, the Orchestrator compares the new backup file with the one in the database and saves the new file only if there is a change.
Scheduling Details
You can view and edit scheduled jobs, set the destination protocol (for example, FTP), and configure backup retention and timing. To configure a backup with a different schedule and location for the Stats Collector, use the Schedule Stats Collector Backup dialog box.
| Field | Description |
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| View Currently Scheduled Jobs | Click to open the Scheduled Jobs tab. |
| Protocol | Protocol to apply: FTP, SCP, HTTP, HTTPS, or SFTP. |
| Hostname | Host name of the backup server. |
| Username | Username that the Orchestrator server uses to log in to the backup server. |
| Password | Password for the username. |
| Directory | Directory name of the backup server. |
| Port | Port number of the backup server. |
| Max backups to retain | Maximum number of backups to retain. |
| Test | To verify that Orchestrator can reach the destination, click Test. |
| Schedule | To create a schedule, click Add. To modify a schedule, click Edit. In the Schedule dialog box, select Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. Complete the remaining fields, and then click OK. TIP: To specify the timezone for scheduled jobs and reports, navigate to Orchestrator > Software & Setup > Setup > Timezone for Scheduled Jobs. |
| Description | (Optional) Description for the backup schedule. |
| Stats Collector | Do one of the following: Select the Use Orchestrator configuration check box to back up the Orchestrator Stats Collector on the same schedule and to the same destination. Clear the Use Orchestrator configuration check box to specify a different backup destination and set a different schedule for the Orchestrator Stats Collector. CAUTION: If you clear the Use Orchestrator configuration check box and you do not complete the Schedule Stats Collector Backup dialog box, the Stats Collector will not be backed up. For more information, see Schedule Stats Collector Backup. |