On Ubuntu click the link to download your package. When the installation is done, you can either install the package graphically or with dpkg. This guide is going to cover the graphical process. The Ubuntu Software application will open. When it’s done, you can exit the installer. The first screen that you see will present you with multiple registration options. Pick the home one, unless you know what you’re doing. The next screen will ask you to set up an account for registration. CloudBerry will send you a code to register.Īfter you get the code, enter it into the space on the bottom of the window and continue.ĬloudBerry Backup will take you to its home screen from there. When you arrive, you’ll see two menus, one across the top and one down the left. The main body of the screen is devoted to welcoming you to the program and getting you started with its two primary functions: making backups and restoring them.
Set Up Your Storageīefore doing anything, it’s a good idea to set up your storage. The left side of the window is a blank space that will list your configured storage options.Ī new window will open conveniently, already displaying the “Settings” tab.ĬloudBerry Backup gives you the option to use any of a number of cloud storage services or even local storage to back up your data.Ĭlick on the Settings icon at the top of your screen. The right lists available storage locations. Pick the one that you plan on using, or take a look around. This guide is going to use a local source. Whichever option you choose, fill out the form provided by CloudBerry Backup and press “OK.” That source is actually a NAS drive mounted locally with NFS.
On the left side of the window you’ll see your new storage option.
Turn your attention to the top menu, and click on “File.” Then, choose “Create Backup Plan.”įirst, select the storage location that you want to back up to. This is a plan and not just a one-time thing. Set a memorable name that reflects what the backup actually does. The next window has a directory tree with checkboxes. Navigate through the tree and check off the folders that you want included in your backup. Once you have your folders selected, you can exclude specific files or types of files from the backup.Įncryption isn’t available in the free version of CloudBerry Backup, but the screen still appears. The following step allows you to set up a retention policy for your backups. You obviously don’t want to fill your storage with redundant backups, so you can choose how long your backups are held before being deleted to be replaced by newer ones.
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