Online Backup & Recovery Service
Quick Start Guide
It's easy to get started with CentralDataVault’s Online Backup and Recovery Service. To start using CentralDataVault right now, just follow these simple steps:
1. Register with CentralDataVault
Register for a free trial or paid CentralDataVault backup account at http://www.centraldatavault.com/trial.htm Once registered, you’ll also receive an email welcoming you to CentralDataVault that will contain additional instructions to help you correctly setup and use your online backup account. If you don’t receive this email, please send us an email at support@CentralDataVault.com requesting that the welcome email be re-sent to you.
2. Download and install the CentralDataVault
Once you successfully complete your registration, you’ll be provided with a hyperlink to download the CentralDataVault backup client. If you are not redirected, you can download the backup client from the CentralDataVault web site, http://www.centraldatavault.com/downloads.
The software will be downloaded to your computer for final installation. The download time will depend on the speed of your Internet connection. On most high-speed networks, this will take less than one minute. Slower dial-up connections may take longer.
3. Install CentralDataVault
After the download has completed, double-click on the setup.exe program icon to begin the installation. It’s recommended that you select all the default options during installation.
4. Getting Started Wizard
Once installation of CentralDataVault is complete, CentralDataVault will automatically start and launch the Getting Started Wizard in order to guide you through the configuration process and setup of your first backup.
- Backup Server Location Screen The Backup server name and server port have been pre-configured and should not be modified from their original settings. - Server Name: cdv01.centraldatavault.com - Server Port: 308
- Backup Server Authentication This screen has been pre-configured to the correct option of: "I have a username and password".
- Backup Server Username and Password Enter the username and password you chose during the registration of your CentralDataVault account on our website.
- Connection to the Backup Server For users with high-speed Internet network connections, choose "Connect using my existing network connection". For most users, "I am not behind a firewall or proxy" is the correct option to choose.
- Test Connection to the Backup Server Click the "Test Connection" button to verify that all settings are correct. If a connection cannot be established, use the "Back" button to modify the connection options.
- Name Your Backup Set This screen helps you configure your first backup set. You can choose the default name provided, or choose your own name.
- Schedule Your Backup Set(s) Press the "Create a backup schedule now!" to create a schedule for your backup set to use. A schedule is not mandatory, but your backups will not run in an automated manor without a schedule. - Name Your Schedule(s) - You can choose the default name provided, or choose your own name. - Select The Backup Set(s) - Choose the backup set(s) you’d like to have run on this schedule. Place a check mark in the box to activate the backup set. - Select When Your Backup Will Run - Choose the frequency you would like your scheduled backup to run. The scheduling options are robust and allow for a vast array of scheduling possibilities. - Choose Shutdown/Logoff Options - The optional Shutdown/Logoff options allow you to set your computer to logoff or shutdown once your backups are complete. - Secret Encryption Key - You have the option of using your logon password, or choosing a special encryption key to encrypt your files.
5. Select the Files/Folders you want to backup
Choose all the files and folders you would like to include in your backup set by clicking in the checkboxes.
6. Perform your first backup
A backup can be started in any of the following ways:
a) Wait for your scheduled backup to begin
If you have a scheduled backup configured, hovering your mouse over the CentralDataVault icon in the tray control will display the amount of time remaining before the next backup begins.
b) Start manually from CentralDataVault
Choose Your Backup Set If you have created more than one backup set, choose the backup set you would like to backup. Click on the "Backup Set" button located directly below the Backup, Restore, and Logs tabs. Click on the backup set you wish to backup.
Start Your Backup Click on the "Backup Now" button in the CentralDataVault application.
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From CentralDataVault’s "Backup" drop down menu, click on your preferred backup option.
c) From The CentralDataVault System Tray Icon
Right click on the CentralDataVault tray icon and choose your preferred backup option.
d) From The Command Line
At the DOS prompt, or in the Windows Run dialog box, specify the Backup.exe program command. Options are listed in Appendix A at the bottom of this Quick Start Guide. Please see our command line options page For a complete list available options.
7. Verify Your Backups In The Log File
Click on the Logs tab in CentralDataVault. Click on the log file associated with the backup you would like to check. Each log contains detailed and summarized information about the backup session.
8. Backup Complete!
CentralDataVault is now automatically protecting your digital assets.
For information and technical assistance, please contact CentralDataVault technical support:
