Acronis Backup Administration - Ransomware Defender

Install the Acronis backup software via a 60-day trial, choosing the backup agent and management server, register on the site, and access the web console with ransomware protection features.

Gain a practical overview of the Acronis backup software, including the dashboard, alerts, and activities for monitoring backups and reports, plus managing devices, plans, and storage.

Enable email notification to stay informed about backup events, errors, and successes. Configure recipient emails, subject, and server to ensure timely alerts reach your inbox.

Learn how to add an administrator in the backup software, assign domain users with proper privileges, ensure login validation during backups, and track activities to see who performs each task.

Enable and activate the active protection feature on all servers to defend against ransomware, and then create the backup plan.

Learn to use Acronis support to resolve backup issues by checking email alerts and the overview tab, then consult the knowledge base or open a case if needed.

Learn to configure the backup option by adding destinations, including cloud storage, local folders, and network folders, and set up a backup plan with encryption for secure storage.

Install the backup agent on a server via the management console or a locally downloaded installer. Enter the server IP and credentials and troubleshoot firewall blocks that hinder installation.

Create a server backup plan by naming the plan, selecting scope (full machine, volumes, or folders), choosing a device, and configuring incremental and differential schedules with retention and encryption.

Create and run backup plans for server folders, files, and disks by selecting sources, choosing files, saving to storage, and scheduling daily incremental or weekly backups, then monitor backup status.

Install the backup agent on the server hosting Active Directory, add the Active Directory agent, and configure a backup plan with the chosen type and retention.

Learn how to back up sql and Active Directory servers by creating a backup plan, selecting appropriate internal machines, and installing the necessary agents on the server.

Back up a virtual machine by selecting the VM data folder and its virtual disks, creating a backup plan, and choosing the library location for storage.

Learn to create a backup plan for the whole server, select the target machine, choose a mass storage destination, set a schedule, and perform a recovery using portable media.

Learn how to recover or restore files and folders from backups using the Acronis dashboard, selecting devices and backups, and downloading or recovering to the original or a custom location.