How to Back Up Data to ❆Cold Storage
Method 1: Using the BigMIND Desktop Application
- Open the BigMIND desktop application.
- From BigMIND’s dashboard, click on Data Selection.
- Refer to the Cold Storage tab and add the files/folders that you want to back up to the Cold Storage.
- Click the Save icon.
Method 2: From the BigMIND Web Console
This approach is exclusively accessible within the Business edition of BigMIND.
- Sign in to your BigMIND web console as an admin user.
- From the left-side menu, click Policies.
- Create a new policy, or select to edit an existing one.
- Under Cold Storage Data, you can use the Add files/Folders path options to select the data to be backed up to Cold Storage.
- Click the Save button to confirm the changes.
Will Files Selected for Both ❆Cold Storage and Hot Storage Be Backed Up Twice?
No, the files will not be backed up twice. Hot Storage takes priority in such cases.
To store data in ❆Cold Storage, ensure it is selected exclusively for ❆Cold Storage within the Data Selection window of the BigMIND desktop application or designated under Cold Storage Data in the backup policy.
How Can I View Files Backed Up to ❆Cold Storage?
- Sign in to your BigMIND web console.
- From the left-side menu, click Discover.
- From the Discover page, and under DEVICES & SERVICES, select the computer you want to view its backup.
- Browse the backup. BigMIND will show a Snowflake ❆ icon on the files that are backed up to Cold Storage.
How Can I Restore Files Backed Up to Cold Storage?
The process is described in detail in this article.