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To configure the options for a backup or recovery job:

1. Select Backup > Backups > Jobs.

2. Select the backup or recovery job from the jobs list.

3. From the pop-up menu that displays, select Settings.

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A pop-up screen displays.

4. Click the Options tab.

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5. Configure the options as described in the following table.

 

Item

Description

Schedule full backup

From the drop-down list, specify how often to run a full backup.

 


The first full backup is performed at the next scheduled occurrence of the backup depending on the schedule that you specify. The next full backup is performed after the interval that you specify, calculated from this first backup. Incremental backups are performed between the full backup cycles.

On completion send

Select what type of logs to send when the backup job finishes. You can send a log that lists only errors during backup, full logs consisting of file listings (can be large), or status and errors (status refers to completion status).

 


Log email messages are restricted to approximately 10,000 lines. For more information about viewing full logs, see the What are system logs and how can I use them to maintain my ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system?

Remove the contents of the backup destination...

Selecting this check box erases the destination path contents before the backup is performed. NETGEAR recommends that you do not select this check box for recovery jobs.

 


Note: When using this option, ensure that you correctly identify your backup source and backup destination. If you reverse them, you might permanently delete your source files. NETGEAR recommends that you do not enable this option unless your destination device is very low on storage space.

 


Best practice is to experiment with this option using a test share to make sure that you understand how it works.

After backup is complete, change ownership of the files...

Your ReadyNAS system attempts to maintain original file ownership whenever possible. Selecting this check box automatically changes the ownership of the backed-up files to match the ownership of a shared folder destination.

 

6. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

7. Click the OK button.

The pop-up screen closes.

 

This article applies to the following ReadyNAS and EDA storage system models:

  • ReadyNAS 102
  • ReadyNAS 104
  • ReadyNAS 312
  • ReadyNAS 314
  • ReadyNAS 316
  • ReadyNAS 516
  • ReadyNAS 2120
  • ReadyNAS 3220
  • ReadyNAS 4220
  • EDA 500
Last Updated:07/07/2025 | Article ID: 23427

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