How to backup Entire machine in Snel Cloud Backup

Learn how to backup an entire machine in Snel Cloud Backup

In this article, we will explain how you can create a disk image with Snel Cloud Backup.

Prerequisites

• Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022
• Snel Cloud Backup

Step 1: Log in with RDP

Connect to your server via RDP

Step 2: Open backup agent

Click start and search for “Snel.com Backups”

Step 3: Create a new Protected item

Click on “+ Add Protected Item”. Give it a name, we use the following name: “server.example.com – Disk Image”. Select “Disk Image” and click “Next >”

We want to backup all disks, select “All disks” and click “Next >”

We keep commands default, click “Next >”

We keep schedules default, click “Next >”

We keep retention default, click “Next >”

We want to run a backup after the protected item is created. Click “Finish”

Leave it default and click “Next >”

We keep the storage location default, click “Backup”

Once, the backup is started you will see in the agent that the backup has started

Conclusion

In this article, we have described how you can create a disk image for your Windows server.