Concept
Scheduled Backups
A scheduled backup is an automated way to back up data on an EcoStruxure BMS server. You can back up EcoStruxure BMS servers individually using each EcoStruxure BMS server’s local backup rule. You can also use backup rules to synchronize the backups of all the EcoStruxure BMS servers on your network.
As part of the scheduled backup process, EcoStruxure Building Operation software automatically generates unique file names and extensions based on the UTC date stamp and version number. However, you can change the file name after the automatic backup is completed. You can also enter a unique file name when you back up an EcoStruxure BMS server manually. For more information, see Manual Backups .
Backup Rules
The EcoStruxure Building Operation scheduled backups are managed by backup rules, which are conditions that govern behavior. Similar to a scheduled task, a backup rule performs a backup on an EcoStruxure BMS server using three pieces of data: when the backup occurs, what type of data will be backed up, and a comment describing the purpose of the backup.
For more information, see Backup Rules .
Backup Schedules
The EcoStruxure Building Operation database includes a digital schedule that is combined with a default backup rule. Using this schedule and rule, the system automatically backs up all data on an EcoStruxure BMS server every Sunday at 01:00. You can edit the schedule settings for this backup rule, but you cannot delete the schedule and select another.
For more information, see Backup Schedules .
A synchronized backup is a method of performing a recurring, simultaneous backup of a selected number of EcoStruxure BMS servers. You can use a lead and shadow relationship to automate all the EcoStruxure BMS server backups on your network. Using this method, you configure and manage one lead backup rule on one EcoStruxure BMS server, which other backup rules can reference.
For more information, see Synchronized Backups .
Backup
Manual Backups
Backup Rules
Backup Schedules
Synchronized Backups