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Module 3: Automate device backups and archiving¶
BIG-IQ provides the ability to backup individual or groups of managed devices on an ad-hoc or a scheduled basis. The admin can decide how long to retain the backups on BIG-IQ and has the option of archiving a copy of the UCS backup off to an external device for DR or deeper storage purposes.