---
title: "Performing Backup Operations"
slug: "performing-backup-operations-7-1"
tags: ["Portal", "8.3"]
updated: 2026-08-12T09:11:28Z
published: 2026-08-12T09:11:28Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/performing-backup-operations-7-1"
---

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# Performing Backup Operations

You can start, stop, suspend, or resume backup directly from the *Device Manager*, without logging into the remote device. This is relevant for CTERA Agents and can be done if the *Cloud Backup* service is enabled.

**Note**

CTERA Edge Filers automatically back up the edge filer configuration (db.xml), so that the edge filer is protected in the event of a failure or disaster.

**To manually start cloud backup:**

1. In the global administration view, select **Main > Devices** in the navigation pane.  

The **Devices** page opens, displaying all the devices connected to the portals.  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-YESHTZ8T.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A38Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A38Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OyReHeoBpVlqrNZvFtU7h%2FYIansiqYdQ10U3kmzAt84%3D)
2. Click the device name.  

A message can be displayed that you will be redirected to the portal view for the selected device. In this case, click **OK**.  

The device details are displayed in a new browser window.  

The details are different for each type of device and whether the device is currently connected to the portal.
3. Click the **Cloud Backup** tab.  

The backup details for the device are displayed.
4. Click ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-4F2ODMH9.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A38Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A38Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OyReHeoBpVlqrNZvFtU7h%2FYIansiqYdQ10U3kmzAt84%3D) to run a new backup immediately. The progress of the backup is displayed.  

To cancel the backup that is currently running, click ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-8K66YPWH.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A38Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A38Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OyReHeoBpVlqrNZvFtU7h%2FYIansiqYdQ10U3kmzAt84%3D).  

To suspend the backup that is currently running, click ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-MLJWBQ8C.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A38Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A38Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OyReHeoBpVlqrNZvFtU7h%2FYIansiqYdQ10U3kmzAt84%3D).  

To resume the backup that is suspended running, click ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-PQAJR5EX.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A38Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A38Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OyReHeoBpVlqrNZvFtU7h%2FYIansiqYdQ10U3kmzAt84%3D).  

You can view the backed up files by clicking ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-CY1Y2RDM.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A38Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A38Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OyReHeoBpVlqrNZvFtU7h%2FYIansiqYdQ10U3kmzAt84%3D).