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Creating Backup Jobs

To back up VMs, you must configure a backup job. Backup job defines the source VMs, repository where the backup file will be stored, the job schedule and other settings.

Before creating a backup job, check prerequisites and limitations. Then launch the Add new backup job wizard and configure the backup job setting:

Specify general settings.
Selects VMs to backup.
Specify the backup repository where backups will be stored.
Define the job schedule.
Finish working with the wizard.