Creating File Backup Jobs

A file backup job defines a list of files and folders to back up, a repository in which to store backups and a schedule according to which new backups must be created.

Before You Begin

Before you configure a file backup job, check prerequisites specified in the Before You Begin section of the Veeam Backup & Replication User Guide.

Additionally, make sure your service provider has enabled the following options:

• Veeam Backup & Replication REST API access
• Redirecting to the Veeam Backup & Replication web UI wizards from Veeam Service Provider Console

Required Privileges

To perform this task, a user must have one of the following roles assigned: Company Owner, Company Administrator.

Creating File Backup Jobs

To create a backup job:

1. Log in to Veeam Service Provider Console.

For details, see Accessing Veeam Service Provider Console.

2. In the menu on the left, click Backup Jobs.
3. Open the Data Backup tab and navigate to Virtual Infrastructure.
4. At the top of the jobs list, click New.

Alternatively, you can right-click on the jobs list and select New.

Veeam Service Provider Console will open the Create Job window.

5. Select the server on which you want to create the job and click Create.

Veeam Service Provider Console will open the New Job wizard from the Veeam Backup & Replication web UI. Follow the procedure as described in the Veeam Backup & Replication User Guide, starting from Step 2. Specify Job Name and Description.