Enable backups

Effective data protection is essential for any organization and Katapult offers reliable disk backup capabilities to keep your data secure. This guide will walk you through setting up a disk backup policy, covering topics such as retention periods, scheduling intervals, and best practices.

Add a new disk backup policy

1. Select your target Virtual Machine
2. From the virtual machine page select the Storage tab and select Backup Policies from the dropdown.
3. Click on Add new disk backup policy.

Configure your policy settings

1. Fill out the fields with your desired options.

   • Target: The disk you selected in step 3 should be automatically populated.
   • Retention: Specify the maximum number of backups to retain for this disk and Remember, the maximum limit is 60.
   • Schedule Interval Type:
     • Hourly: Set the interval in hours.
     • Daily: Set the interval in days (1-6) and select the hour for backups (based on your organization's time zone).
     • Weekly: Set the interval in weeks (1-8) an select the day of the week you'd like the backup to run.
     • Monthly: Set the interval in months (1-12) and select the day.

2. Double-check all the settings and ensure they are correct.

3. Once you're happy, click Create disk backup policy.

By completing these steps, you’ll have a backup policy in place for your disk, setting a schedule that keeps your data safe and secure.

Additional Tips

• For optimal backup performance, consider scheduling your backups during quieter hours.
• Keep your backup policies up-to-date to match any changes in your data protection needs.
• Make sure you have a solid disaster recovery plan, so you’re ready to restore data quickly if the unexpected happens.

By following these guidelines and customizing the policy to your specific requirements, you can establish a reliable and efficient backup strategy for your Katapult disks.