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Workflow 1: Creating a Backup Schedule¶
BIG-IQ is capable of centrally backing up and restoring all the BIG-IP devices it manages. To create a simple backup schedule, follow the following steps.
Click on the Back Up & Restore submenu in the Devices header.
Click the Create button
Fill out the Backup Schedule using the following settings:
- Name: Nightly
- Local Retention Policy: Delete local backup copy 1 day after creation
- Backup Frequency: Daily
- Start Time: 00:00 Eastern Daylight Time
- Devices: Groups (radio button): All BIG-IP Group Devices
Your screen should look similar to the one below.
Click Save & Close to save the scheduled backup job.
Optionally feel free to select the newly created schedule and select “Run Schedule Now” to immediately backup the devices.
- Add a Name for the Back Up
- Click Start
- When completed the backups will be listed under the Backup Files section