Creating or Editing Backup Folders

You can create a backup folder for a user, or edit an existing folder.

To create or edit a backup folder:

1. Select Folders > Backup Folders in the navigation pane.
   The BACKUP FOLDERS page opens, displaying all backup folders.
   

2. Either,

   • Create a new folder, click New Folder.
     The New Backup Folder window is displayed.
     

   Or,

   • Edit an existing folder, click the folder's name.
     The folder window is displayed with the folder name as the window title.

3. Complete the fields:
   Folder Name – A name for the folder.
   Owner – The user to own the folder. The owner controls access to the folder.
   Folder Group – A folder group for the folder. The drop-down list only displays the folders for the selected owner.
   Backup Extended Attributes – Back up special file permissions and metadata. This is supported for XFS/EXT3/NEXT3 target volumes.

4. Click SAVE.

Changing the Passphrase to Access a Backup Folder

You can only change a passphrase. You cannot create a passphrase for an existing folder.

To change a passphrase:

1. Select Folders > Backup Folders in the navigation pane.
   The BACKUP FOLDERS page is displayed.
   
2. Select the folder's row and click Change Passphrase.
   The Change My Passphrase window is displayed.
   
   Your Old Passphrase – The folder's old passphrase.
   Your New Passphrase and Confirm New Passphrase – Anew passphrase.
   Passphrase Strength – Displays the passphrase's strength.
3. Click FINISH.
4. Do one of the following:
   • If cooperative deduplication is enabled, the default, you must update the passphrase on all devices using this folder group.
   • If cooperative deduplication is disabled, you must update the passphrase on the device associated with this folder, to enable the device to access the folder.