Scalable File System Backup
SFS Backups allows you to store files and folders. Additionally, you can easily revert to a previous backup recovery point whenever needed.
How to Create SFS Backups
To create a SFS backup click on Activate button
![../../_images/sfs_back1.png](../../_images/sfs_back1.png)
You can also activate backup by clicking action button Activate backup
![../../_images/sfs_back2.png](../../_images/sfs_back2.png)
One can also activate backup by going to the tab Backup and clicking on click here to activate backup
![../../_images/sfs_back3.png](../../_images/sfs_back3.png)
After choosing any of the above three options a pop up will come click on activate button to activate the backup
![../../_images/sfs_back4.png](../../_images/sfs_back4.png)
After activating the backup the backup state will go in first run pending
![../../_images/sfs_back5.png](../../_images/sfs_back5.png)
Details
In the details tab you will be able to see the details like backup schedule, last recovery point and size of the backup etc.
![../../_images/sfs_back6.png](../../_images/sfs_back6.png)
Backup Restore
Under the Backup restore tab all the recovery points will be shown.
![../../_images/sfs_back7.png](../../_images/sfs_back7.png)
When the user will take backup recovery points will be created and they will be shown like this
![../../_images/sfs_back7_1.png](../../_images/sfs_back7_1.png)
Now click on the actions button and click on browse
![../../_images/sfs_back7_2.png](../../_images/sfs_back7_2.png)
Now choose the file and folder which you want to restore and click on the button Restore Selected
![../../_images/sfs_back7_3.png](../../_images/sfs_back7_3.png)
Now choose the location where you want to restore your file and click on Restore button
![../../_images/sfs_back7_4.png](../../_images/sfs_back7_4.png)
You can also lock the backup by clicking on Lock button
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Clicking on the Lock button will trigger a popup to appear, allowing you to lock the recovery point.
![../../_images/sfs_back7_6.png](../../_images/sfs_back7_6.png)
Backup History
By navigating to the Backup History tab, you will have access to the complete record of backup events.
![../../_images/sfs_back8.png](../../_images/sfs_back8.png)
Backup Restore History
Under the Backup Restore History tab it shows the details of the logs or record of past restoration activities performed on backup data.
![../../_images/sfs_back9.png](../../_images/sfs_back9.png)