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 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
- Navigate to Settings: Go to Settings → Miniserver → Backups
- Select Scope: Use structure tree to select:
- Workspace (root) for default settings
- Specific folder/group for targeted settings
- Individual device in device settings
- Configure Backup Schedule:
- Enable/disable automatic backups
- Select backup interval (daily/weekly/monthly)
- Choose day (for weekly/monthly)
- Set execution time
- 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
- 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
- Navigate to Backups: Go to Settings → Miniserver → Backups
- Select Workspace Root: Ensure no structure element selected (workspace root)
- Configure Schedule:
- Enable automatic backups
- Select "Daily" interval
- Set time to 03:00
- Save Configuration: Click "Save"
- Result: All Miniservers without custom settings now backup daily at 3:00 AM
Related Documentation
For troubleshooting backup issues, see Settings Issues.