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title: "Performing Backup Operations"
slug: "performing-backup-operations-7"
tags: ["8.2", "Portal"]
updated: 2024-12-25T09:12:14Z
published: 2024-12-25T09:12:14Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/performing-backup-operations-7"
---

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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 Edge Filers and CTERA Agents and can be done if the *Cloud Backup* service is enabled.

          **Note**

          

CTERA Edge Filers from version 7.6.3111.5 automatically back up the edge filer configuration (db.xml), so that the edge filer is protected in the event of a failure or disaster.

The cloud backup described below for CTERA Edge Filers is for CTERA Edge Filers version 7.5.x and lower.

**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.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-XWX4L4ZV.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A29Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iyrB4gz8UsyU4OSfvK%2BF3em2NQn87MyGkrwYwvkXpZw%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 **CONFIRM**.  

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%3A33%3A29Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iyrB4gz8UsyU4OSfvK%2BF3em2NQn87MyGkrwYwvkXpZw%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%3A33%3A29Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iyrB4gz8UsyU4OSfvK%2BF3em2NQn87MyGkrwYwvkXpZw%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%3A33%3A29Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iyrB4gz8UsyU4OSfvK%2BF3em2NQn87MyGkrwYwvkXpZw%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%3A33%3A29Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iyrB4gz8UsyU4OSfvK%2BF3em2NQn87MyGkrwYwvkXpZw%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%3A33%3A29Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iyrB4gz8UsyU4OSfvK%2BF3em2NQn87MyGkrwYwvkXpZw%3D).