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Backing up files automatically

Task:

To automatically back up files.

How to do it:

TSM can be used to back up files overnight. Since the scheduler program is in the startup folder, it will be launched when you start up your machine. All you have to do is leave your machine running all night and the system will automatically back up your files.

  1. If you leave the scheduler running, it will back up your files every night.

  2. If the scheduler is configured to run as a service, just leave the computer turned on. If it runs as a window, be sure it hasn't been closed during the day. However, it only does a complete copy of all files and directories the first time you do a back up. After that, it only backs up the files that have changed.

    (If you don't know how your scheduler is configured or want to make changes, see Configuring the TSM scheduler.)

    Note: Before backing up your system, make sure TSM is set up to only back up your local drives, usually C: and/or D:. Do not back up network drives such as G:, H: and Q: because they are already backed up by the system administrators and are very large. To check your settings, click Start > Tivoli Storage Manger > Backup Archive GUI > Edit > Preferences > Backup (look at the Domain List); then click Include-Exclude.