Exosphere Documentation

Backup Settings

Configure automatic backup schedules for Miniservers


Key Features

Hierarchical Configuration

Configure backups at multiple levels:

  • Workspace Level: Default settings for all Miniservers
  • Structure Element Level: Settings for specific folders/groups
  • Device Level: Individual Miniserver overrides

Settings inherit from parent levels unless explicitly overridden. Visual indicators show where settings are configured.

Backup Settings

Backup Schedule Options

Daily Backups

  • Runs every day at specified time
  • Most frequent option for critical systems
  • Best for production environments with frequent changes

Weekly Backups

  • Runs once per week on selected day
  • Good balance between frequency and storage

Monthly Backups

  • Runs once per month on selected day
  • For rarely changing systems
  • Minimal storage usage

Time Configuration

  • Set specific time for backup execution
  • Format: HH:MM (24-hour)

Configuration Steps

  1. Navigate to Settings: Go to Settings → Miniserver → Backups
  2. Select Scope: Use structure tree to select:
    • Workspace (root) for default settings
    • Specific folder/group for targeted settings
    • Individual device in device settings
  3. Configure Backup Schedule:
    • Enable/disable automatic backups
    • Select backup interval (daily/weekly/monthly)
    • Choose day (for weekly/monthly)
    • Set execution time
  4. Configure Backup Options:
    • Include Log – Include Miniserver log files in the backup
    • Include Statistics – Include statistics data in the backup
    • Retention (days) – How many days to keep backups before automatic cleanup
  5. Save Settings: Click "Save" to apply configuration. Settings take effect immediately.

Common Workflows

Configure Workspace-Wide Backups

Scenario: Set daily backups for all Miniservers at 3:00 AM

  1. Navigate to Backups: Go to Settings → Miniserver → Backups
  2. Select Workspace Root: Ensure no structure element selected (workspace root)
  3. Configure Schedule:
    • Enable automatic backups
    • Select "Daily" interval
    • Set time to 03:00
  4. Save Configuration: Click "Save"
  5. Result: All Miniservers without custom settings now backup daily at 3:00 AM

For troubleshooting backup issues, see Settings Issues.