» Dakota Backup FAQs » Setup of Backup Sets and Schedules

• What access permissions does the backup user require?
  The backup user is responsible for backing up and restoring all the data on your network, it is essential that access permissions are of administrative equivalence. Dakota Backup can only back up data that this user can access. A less privileged user may be restricted, causing data to be missed from the backup.
• Who is responsible for setting up initial backup sets and schedules?
  As part of the installation training, Dakota Backup, LLC will ensure that all your main servers are sensibly configured to ensure that all the data to be protected is backed up. Additionally, you will be invited to send your nominated backup administrator for a full day of training at one of Dakota Backup, LLC's in-house training courses.
• Who is authorized to use the Dakota Backup DS-User GUI?
  Dakota Backup, LLC will set up users with access to create and maintain backup sets and schedules. Only people with a user ID on the Dakota Backup DS-CLIENT or on the Domain it belongs to will be able to administer its functions.
• Can users administer backups for their own machines?
  Multiple user accounts can be created for use on the Dakota Backup DS-CLIENT and access permissions can be set per backup set. These permissions can be any combination of Backup, Restore, Delete or Modify privileges. For Example, a particular user could be given access to backup and restore only their own machine.
• What frequency of backup can be set?
  Backups can be time-based and configured as often as every minute or as infrequently as once a year. More advanced schedule options include the last working day of the month or even one off backups on a particular date. Backups can also be triggered based on events. Continuous Data Protection (CDP) captures each change to a file regardless of the time interval.
• What level of granularity is possible in setting up the backup, i.e. file level/individual database?
  A backup set can include a whole server, share/volume, directory or even a single file. The backup set could even include just the registry.
• Can one machine be prioritized over another?
  There are 99 different priority levels that can be assigned, ensuring maximum flexibility when organizing your backup schedules.
• Can multiple machines be backed up simultaneously?
  Any number of machines can be backed up simultaneously. However, as network bandwidth is a factor, Dakota Backup, LLC would recommend 8 at once in a LAN environment with a 32-bit DS-Client and 12 at once in a LAN with a 64-bit DS-Client (default values for a DS-Client installation).
• Can the software be set to stop backing up after a certain time has elapsed?
  Yes, the software is designed to fit specific backup windows. Dakota Backup can be told what time to stop at, for example at 8:00am when employees are starting their workday, or maybe at 5:00am if there is an important batch process to run.