{"id":50822,"date":"2021-05-25T16:05:06","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T12:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/?p=50822"},"modified":"2023-12-13T13:42:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T09:42:41","slug":"getting-started-with-remote-deploy-in-msp360-managed-backup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/getting-started-with-remote-deploy-in-msp360-managed-backup\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with Remote Deploy in MSP360 Managed Backup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Getting Started with Remote Deploy in MSP360 Managed Backup\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YOuQKP0cEDQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll overview the functionality of Remote Deploy \u2013 a feature in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/managed-backup\/\">MSP360 Managed Backup Service<\/a> that allows you to perform bulk actions on your clients\u2019 computers.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Remote Deploy: Capabilities<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the main features of Remote Deploy in MSP360 Managed Backup Service:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bulk computer configuration<\/strong>. Change the options for MSP360 Managed Backup Service agents for a specific company or all companies at once.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bulk plan deployment<\/strong>. Configure a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/data-backup-plan\/\">backup plan<\/a> on any number of clients\u2019 machines and speed up the initial backup agent deployment. This feature works for file-level backups on all supported operating systems, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/file-level-vs-image-level-backup\/\">image-based backup<\/a> on Windows only<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bulk plan amendment<\/strong>. Utilize a script that will make the required changes on specific machines through the MSP360 Managed Backup Service console. Wire up our PowerShell module to process changes even more easily. Follow this link to learn more about this module: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/introduction-to-the-powershell-module-for-msp360-managed-backup-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction to the PowerShell Module for MSP360 Managed Backup Service<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Backup configuration report<\/strong>. Use the history tab to check if everything has been applied properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Customize Backup Preferences on Multiple Computers with Remote Deploy<\/h2>\n<p>To start configuring your machines, proceed to the <b>RMM<\/b> tab, <b>Remote Deploy<\/b> section. Here, you can create a set of options for the MSP360 Managed Backup Service agent and deploy these options to all the computers needed. This set of options is called a configuration. It consists of two parts: general and backup plan options<\/p>\n<p>To create a new configuration for your computers, click <b>Add Configuration<\/b>. You will see a slide-in on the right with the <b>General<\/b> tab opened.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image2-3.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Adding a New Configuration\" width=\"927\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image2-3.png 927w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image2-3-300x59.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image2-3-768x151.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image2-3-624x123.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>General options<\/h3>\n<p id=\"last\">Name your configuration. From the drop-down menu, choose the OS that your computers are on: Windows, macOS, or Linux. Select <b>All types<\/b> if you want to create a single configuration for different systems. Add a description \u2013 this will help you to remember the configuration details without the need to review them. Switch on the <b>Enable the Configuration<\/b> option if you want it to be applied automatically when saved.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slidebox\"><a class=\"close\">\u00a0<\/a><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper hs-cta-deferred\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-aa07fdb8-7776-46a5-9fa0-ec6e93f0f0a6\" data-portal=\"5442029\" data-id=\"aa07fdb8-7776-46a5-9fa0-ec6e93f0f0a6\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-aa07fdb8-7776-46a5-9fa0-ec6e93f0f0a6\" id=\"hs-cta-aa07fdb8-7776-46a5-9fa0-ec6e93f0f0a6\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/5442029\/aa07fdb8-7776-46a5-9fa0-ec6e93f0f0a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-aa07fdb8-7776-46a5-9fa0-ec6e93f0f0a6\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/5442029\/aa07fdb8-7776-46a5-9fa0-ec6e93f0f0a6.png\" alt=\"CTA\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image20.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: New Configuration's General Options\" width=\"659\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image20.png 659w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image20-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image20-624x388.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Proceed to the <b>Settings<\/b> tab. You\u2019ll need to click the switch near an option to make this option available for editing.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Protect Console with Master Password<\/b> option gives an additional protection level for your connections.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image6-3.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: a Master Password for the New Configuration\" width=\"455\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image6-3.png 455w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image6-3-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Change the interface language of the MSP360 Managed Backup Service agent if needed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image9-1.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Setting Language for the New Configuration\" width=\"424\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image9-1.png 424w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image9-1-300x247.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To set up bandwidth options, move the appropriate switch and click the pencil icon near it. A new window will appear. Here, you can set limits for backup bandwidth usage \u2013 for example, if you don\u2019t want to slow down your clients\u2019 work during weekdays.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image21.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: the New Configuration's Bandwidth Options\" width=\"494\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image21.png 494w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image21-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To access the <b>Proxy<\/b> settings, move the switch and click the pencil icon, just as you did with bandwidth. Use auto-detection or customize proxy manually.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image18.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: the New Configuration's Proxy Settings\" width=\"486\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image18.png 486w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image18-289x300.png 289w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Apply To<\/h3>\n<p>In the <b>Apply To<\/b> tab, specify which computers will receive new options set. You can select all companies or some of them; then, after choosing this option, click <b>Add companies<\/b> and mark the required ones. The last option allows you to create a granular computer selection; click <b>Apply to Selected Computers Only<\/b>, then <b>Add computers<\/b>. You\u2019ll see a list of companies with computers that are assigned to them. Select the required machines. Companies\/computers that you\u2019ve chosen will appear in this tab as a list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image15-1.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Where to Apply the New Configuration\" width=\"665\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image15-1.png 665w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image15-1-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image15-1-624x236.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Backup Plans<\/h3>\n<p>The next tab is <b>Backup Plans<\/b>. Here, you can create a file-level backup for any OS and an image-based backup plan for Windows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image19.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Creating a Backup Plan in a Configuration\" width=\"298\" height=\"290\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now we\u2019ll overview the file-level backup plan, as it is available for all operating systems, and then we\u2019ll add some details for the image-based backup.<\/p>\n<h4>Creating a File-level Backup Plan<\/h4>\n<p>To start creating a file-level backup plan, click <b>Files Backup<\/b>. A new window will appear \u2013 the Files Backup Plan Wizard.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1. Name the plan. It will be sent to all the selected computers and this name will help you to distinguish this plan from others.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image24.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Naming a Plan\" width=\"876\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image24.png 876w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image24-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image24-768x604.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image24-624x491.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 2. Choose the backup destination. If you haven\u2019t yet set up the backup destination, go to the <b>Storage<\/b> tab, <b>Storage Accounts<\/b> section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image7-3.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Choosing Storage\" width=\"877\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image7-3.png 877w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image7-3-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image7-3-768x187.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image7-3-624x152.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 3. Configure <b>Advanced Options<\/b>; back up NTFS permissions, force using VSS if you are not sure that users won\u2019t be working on their machines when the backup starts, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image13-1.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Advanced Options\" width=\"598\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image13-1.png 598w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image13-1-300x148.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 4. Select folders for backup. To do this, type or copy-paste the path to the required folder into the appropriate field and click plus. If you have made a mistake, you can change or delete the path.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image4-3.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Backup Source\" width=\"885\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image4-3.png 885w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image4-3-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image4-3-768x596.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image4-3-624x484.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 5. In the <b>Advanced Filter<\/b> tab, you can determine what files or folders to back up or skip. For example, you can exclude large files or back up files with particular extensions only.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image5-3.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: the Advanced Filter Tab\" width=\"874\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image5-3.png 874w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image5-3-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image5-3-768x602.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image5-3-624x489.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 6. Enable compression and\/or encryption. Compression allows you to save storage space; encryption is a must when you want to protect the data. Bear in mind that if you forget the password you\u2019ve set here, you won\u2019t be able to restore files.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image14-1.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Compression and Encryption\" width=\"877\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image14-1.png 877w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image14-1-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image14-1-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image14-1-624x424.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 7. Specify the retention policy. Define how old the files should be in order to be deleted automatically, how many versions should be kept for each file, whether the solution should remove files that have been deleted locally and, if so, what the period between deleting them locally and from the storage should be.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image3-4.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Retention Policy\" width=\"873\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image3-4.png 873w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image3-4-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image3-4-768x472.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image3-4-624x384.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 8. In the <b>Schedule Options<\/b> section, you can set up the backup frequency. The plan can be run once or you can make it recurring \u2013 with a predefined or manually customized template.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image22.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Schedule Options\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image22.png 871w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image22-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image22-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image22-624x440.png 624w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image22-100x71.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A simple schedule allows setting up frequency in general.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image17.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Simple Schedule Options\" width=\"863\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image17.png 863w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image17-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image17-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image17-624x363.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With an advanced schedule, you get access to more granular settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image10-1.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Advanced Schedule Options\" width=\"867\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image10-1.png 867w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image10-1-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image10-1-768x539.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image10-1-624x438.png 624w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image10-1-100x71.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For this guide, we\u2019ve chosen manual running of the backup plan.<\/p>\n<p>Step 9. In the <b>Pre-\/Post-Action<\/b> section, you can add scripts to run before the plan starts or after it completes. For bulk plan amendments, use our PowerShell module, which is specially developed for the MSP360 Managed Backup Service. You will find a link to the module description in the narration.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you can schedule another backup plan to run after the current one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image8-3.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Pre-\/Post-Actions\" width=\"863\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image8-3.png 863w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image8-3-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image8-3-768x552.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image8-3-624x448.png 624w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image8-3-350x250.png 350w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image8-3-100x71.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 10. Set up notifications.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image16-1.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Notifications\" width=\"796\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image16-1.png 796w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image16-1-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image16-1-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image16-1-624x252.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 11. Click <b>Save<\/b> to finish creating the plan.<\/p>\n<h4>Customizing an Image-Based Backup Plan<\/h4>\n<p>If you want to create an image-based backup plan, there are some differences throughout the process. Here\u2019s a short overview of them.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3 is omitted. In the next step, you choose what partitions to back up instead of files and folders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image11-1.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Choosing Partitions to Back Up\" width=\"603\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image11-1.png 603w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image11-1-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <b>Advanced Options<\/b> step is also different.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image1-3.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Image-Based Backup Plan Advanced Options\" width=\"797\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image1-3.png 797w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image1-3-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image1-3-768x291.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image1-3-624x236.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And, additionally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/setting-up-retention-policy-in-msp360-managed-backup-service\/\"><b>Retention Policy<\/b><\/a> settings are easier to customize.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image23.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: Image-Based Backup Plan Retention Policy\" width=\"696\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image23.png 696w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image23-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image23-624x305.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All other steps are similar to those of the file-level backup plan.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it. After clicking <b>Save<\/b>, the plan you\u2019ve just created will appear in your configuration.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image12-1.png\" alt=\"MSP360 Managed Backup: New Backup Plan Created\" width=\"673\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image12-1.png 673w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image12-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image12-1-624x212.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now click <b>Create<\/b>, <b>Save<\/b>, then <b>Save and apply<\/b>. You\u2019ll see your new configuration in the configurations list. If you have enabled it, the configuration will apply to all selected computers automatically and you\u2019ll be able to see the results of this action.<\/p>\n<p>Click the arrow near the configuration name to open a short summary of backup plans included in this configuration. In the <b>Show History<\/b> tab, you can see a list of applied configurations. Each of the records contains information about what computers were involved and what the result of the application was.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t enabled your configuration yet, click <b>Edit Configuration<\/b> near it. In the <b>General<\/b> tab, move the <b>Enable the Configuration<\/b> switch to the right and click <b>Save<\/b>. You can also make other changes using the <b>Edit Configuration<\/b> option, but bear in mind that if the configuration is enabled, these changes will re-apply to all the machines you\u2019ve selected for this configuration.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to create a copy of an existing configuration, use the <b>Clone Configuration<\/b> option. The configuration will appear in a disabled state in the list.<\/p>\n<p>Now you know how the Remote Deploy option works. You can use it for different purposes: changing the default backup settings on users\u2019 machines, creating backup plans to keep their data safe, and making bulk changes in these plans. The time it takes you won\u2019t depend on the number of computers you\u2019re working with. Remote Deploy makes your job easier. 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