Backing Up Data from Internal, External and Network (NAS) Drive

Introduction

The Zoolz service enables users to back up files from various drive types, including internal or external drives, as well as network locations. This can be accomplished through two distinct methods, which are outlined in detail below.

Method 1: Using the Zoolz Desktop Application

Step 1. Open the Zoolz desktop application.

If the Zoolz desktop application is not yet installed on your machine, start by adding your machine to your Zoolz account!

  • For PCs, click here.
  • For Servers, click here.

Step 2. From Zoolz’s dashboard, click on Data Selection.

Step 3. Use the available tabs under the opened Data Selection window to select the data that you need to back it up.

If your Zoolz plan supports both Instant and ❆Cold Storage, the Data Selection window will display three (3) tabs; Smart Selection, My Computer, and Cold Storage. To back up certain data to ❆Cold Storage, add the file/folder/drive path under the Cold Storage tab.

Adding the same file under both My Computer and Cold Storage tabs prioritizes the backup of that file to Instant Storage

Step 4. Click on the Save button.

To facilitate data backup for network locations, we advise mapping the desired network location as a drive (learn more). Once mapped, this drive will be visible within the Data Selection window of the Zoolz application, allowing you to select it in its entirety or choose specific parts for backup.

 

Method 2: Via the Zoolz Web Console

This approach is exclusively accessible within the Business edition of Zoolz.

Step 1. Sign in to your Zoolz web console as an admin user.

Step 2. Refer to the Policies page.

Step 3. Create a new policy, or select to edit an existing one.

Step 4. Under Instant Storage Data/Cold Storage Data, you can use the Add files/Folders path options to select the data to be backed up.

Step 5. Click the Save button to confirm the changes.

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