Introduction BigMIND offers continuous data protection (CDP) through customizable scheduling settings. (Learn more) However, missed scheduled backups can pose a challenge. When a scheduled backup is missed, BigMIND automatically postpones it to the next scheduled interval. For immediate backup after a missed schedule, the user can use the Windows Task Scheduler. How to Configure BigMIND to […]
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Configure BigMIND to Wake the Computer for Scheduled Backups
Introduction BigMIND offers continuous data protection (CDP) through customizable scheduling settings. (Learn more) To ensure backups occur as scheduled, the computer must be powered on and not in sleep or hibernation mode. Additionally, the user must be logged into their profile. If these conditions are not met, the backup will be postponed. However, you can […]
Commonly Used Regular Expressions (RegEx)
Introduction BigMIND users can apply filters on their data selection to include or exclude specific data (files/folders) based on certain Regular Expressions. (Learn more) Commonly Used Regular Expressions
Block Level Backup with BigMIND
Definition BigMIND employs an incremental backup strategy where only new and modified files are backed up to the Cloud since the previous backup. In the case of modified files, BigMIND applies file-level backup where the entire modified file is backed up by default, resulting in multiple versions of the same file on the Cloud. (Learn […]
Presentation Mode with BigMIND
Introduction BigMIND offers a convenient feature called Presentation Mode, which allows users to pause backups while giving presentations, playing games, or watching movies. This ensures your system’s performance remains unaffected by backup processes. How to Enable/Disable Presentation Mode Method 1: Using the BigMIND Desktop Application Open the BigMIND desktop application. Click on Settings. Select the Resource Optimization option from the […]
Backing Up Open Files with BigMIND (VSS)
Introduction Backing up open files is a critical task for ensuring data integrity and availability. BigMIND offers a robust solution by utilizing the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to back up files even when they are in use. This guide provides detailed instructions on how to configure BigMIND to include additional file extensions for VSS-based […]
Performing Full Scan with BigMIND
Introduction Regularly scanning and backing up your files is crucial for data security and efficient file management. With BigMIND, you can automate this process, ensuring that new and modified files are consistently backed up. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up periodic scans for all selected directories regularly, make sure no […]
Data Deduplication with BigMIND
Definition Within the BigMIND service, data deduplication is an internal process designed to identify duplicate copies of files during the data backup procedure. This functionality operates between the machine(s) hosting the BigMIND application and the BigMIND servers, effectively detecting duplicated files. How BigMIND’s Deduplication Works BigMIND’s deduplication mechanism recognizes previously uploaded files within your BigMIND […]
Schedule Backups with BigMIND
Introduction BigMIND offers continuous data protection (CDP) through customizable scheduling settings. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up backup schedules. How to Schedule the BigMIND Backup Method 1: From the BigMIND Desktop Application Open the BigMIND desktop application. From BigMIND’s dashboard, click on Settings. From the left-side panel, click on Schedule. Configure the […]
Network Bandwidth Throttling with BigMIND
Definition Network Bandwidth Throttling permits the regulation of the bandwidth consumption by the BigMIND service during the upload process. Advantages Reducing congestion in network traffic. Side Effects Activation of the Bandwidth Throttling feature results in a slowdown of the backup process. How to Enable/Disable Multithreaded Upload Method 1: Using the BigMIND Desktop Application Open the […]