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Easy Setup Guide1&1 CLOUD SERVERCreating BackupsforWindows
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Table of Contents3Table of Contents1Introduction. 52Important Information about the Easy Setup Guide . 63What Is the Backup Function of the 1&1 Cloud Server? . 74System Requirements . 85Login and First Steps . 85.1Log In . 85.2Opening the 1&1 Cloud Panel . 95.3Creating a Server . 105.4Setting Up a Backup Account. 145.5Accessing Login Data . 155.6Installing the 1&1 Backup Manager . 165.6.1Standard Installation . 175.6.2Installing the Restore Function . 226Overview of Controls . 266.1My computer. 266.2Reports . 276.3Status . 306.4Options . 317Creating Backups . 327.1Backing up Files and Folders . 327.2Backing up System State . 337.3Backing up MSSQL Databases . 337.4Backing up MySQL Database Servers . 347.5Creating Schedules . 367.6Calling Reports. 378Recovering Data . 388.1Recovering Files and Folders . 388.2Recovering System State . 398.3Recovering MSSQL Databases. 408.4Recovering MySQL Database Servers . 418.5Recovering MySQL Database Servers in a specific location . 431&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide
Table of Contents94Configuring Standard Options . 449.1Configuring Proxy Settings . 449.2Configuring Filters. 459.2.1Creating Filters . 469.2.2Deleting Filters. 469.3Limiting Bandwidth . 479.4Activating LocalSpeedVault . 4910 1&1 Service and Support . 5011 Glossary . 511&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide
Introduction51 IntroductionThe backup function of the 1&1 Cloud Server offers all important functions to easily manage the backups ofyour servers.This user manual helps you to get started and offers a step-by-step introduction to all important features.This user manual explains how to: Create a server Set up a backup account Install the 1&1 Backup Manager Create backups Recover your data Configure the standard options of the 1&1 Backup Manager1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide
Important Information about the Easy Setup Guide2 Important Information about the Easy Setup GuideThe following formattings and icons are used to help you find your way around this user manual.PlaceholderReplace the PLACEHOLDER with the actual value. Reference to a specific chapter.Attention! A warning that you should read very carefully.Explanation. In-depth knowledge on a certain topic or term.Tip, advice. Tips and advice on a certain topic.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide6
What Is the Backup Function of the 1&1 Cloud Server?73 What Is the Backup Function of the 1&1Cloud Server?The backup function of the 1&1 Cloud Server offers all important functions to easily manage the backups ofyour servers by means of separate backup accounts. The number of systems that can be backed up is unlimited. In addition, there is no storage limit.To use the backup function of the 1&1 Cloud Server, you must set up a backup account in the 1&1 CloudPanel. The login data will be shown in the details of the backup account. Afterwards, you need to install the1&1 Backup Manager on your server. Enter the login data of the backup account during installation. Tomanage additional backups, you need to set up a separate backup account for each server in your 1&1Cloud Panel.The 1&1 Backup Manager is a software to easily manage all your backups. You can start the backups manually or automatically, and have the possibility to make individual configurations according to your needs.The following backups are supported:1&1 Backup Manager for Windows Files and folders System states MSSQL databases (MSSQL 2005, 2008, 2012) MySQL databases (MySQL 5.x)1&1 Backup Manager for Linux Files and folders MySQL databases (MySQL 5.x)The software especially distinguishes itself by its reporting functions. All backup activities are listed in the1&1 Backup Manager in chronological order and additionally presented in graphic form. You can also receive information on all backup activities by e-mail.Your backups are optimally protected. Your data will be transferred to the server in encrypted form andstored in the 1&1 high-performance data center. By means of the compression method used during transfer,the compression rate can be up to 90% depending on the file type.The 1&1 Backup Manager uses AES-256 as the standard encryption method. In addition, the following encryption methods are supported: AES-128 Blowfish-448Decrypting your data is only possible with an encryption password that is only known by you.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide
System Requirements4 System RequirementsThe 1&1 Backup Manager for Windows supports the following operating systems: Windows 2008 R2 SP1 (32-bit) Windows 2008 R2 SP1 (64-bit) Windows 2012 (64-bit) Windows 2012 R2 Datacenter (64-bit)5 Login and First StepsContent of this chapter: Log InOpening the 1&1 Cloud PanelCreating a ServerSetting Up a Backup AccountAccessing Login DataInstalling the 1&1 Backup Manager5.1 Log InLog in to your 1&1 Control Panel as follows:1.Enter www.1and1.com/login in the address bar of your Internet browser.2.Enter your customer ID and your password.Figure: Logging in to 1&1 Control Panel3.Click Login.If you have ordered several 1&1 packages, you need to select your 1&1 Cloud Server contract.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide8
Login and First Steps5.2 Opening the 1&1 Cloud PanelTo open the 1&1 Cloud Panel, click Cloud Panel in the 1&1 Server section.Figure: 1&1 Server sectionThe 1&1 Cloud Panel will appear.Figure: 1&1 Cloud Panel1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide9
Login and First Steps105.3 Creating a ServerThis chapter explains how to create a server in your 1&1 Cloud Panel. If you have already created a server inyour 1&1 Cloud Panel, you may skip this step.Prerequisites:You have logged in to your 1&1 Control Panel.You are in the section 1&1 Server 1&1 Cloud Panel.1.In the left menu, click Infrastructure Servers.Figure: Section Infrastructure Servers2.Click Create.Figure: Creating a server3.Enter a server name.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide
Login and First Steps4.11Select the desired configuration for the server: Recommended configurations: Select the desired package.Figure: Recommended configurations Customized configuration: Select the package and configure then the server using the slider or thebuttons.Figure: Individual server configurationOnce the server is created, the size of the hard disk can no longer be reduced.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide
Login and First Steps5.12In the Images section, select the server operating system.ImageDescription1&1 ImagesThese images that have been validated by 1&1contain the full operating system.ApplicationsThese images contain a specific, preinstalledsoftware. You can use this software as soon asthe server has been created.ISOThese images correspond to the original installation DVDs of Windows and Linux. As soon asthe server is ready for operation, you have tostart the KVM console and install the operatingsystem on the server. If the operating systemhas more than one installation DVD, you haveto start with the first DVD. You can change theDVDs under the DVD Drive menu item.ISO images include no license key. Depending on the selected operating system, a licensekey can be necessary. In this case, you have to provide the key.Check whether the software you have installed is licensed per-user or per-core beforespecifying the distribution of processors and cores.6.In the Advanced Options section, click Show.7.Enter the desired password in the Password field.8.Optional: Select the desired distribution of processors and cores.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide
Login and First Steps9.13In the Firewall Policy list, select a firewall policy.Figure: Selecting a firewall policyA firewall policy that enables you to access the server, web server and Parallels Plesk isselected by default.10. In the Load Balancers list, specify whether a load balancer has to be used.11. In the Public IP list, specify whether an existing or a new public IP should be assigned to the server.12. In the Monitoring Policy list, select a monitoring policy.13. Click Create.The server will be created.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide
Login and First Steps5.4 Setting Up a Backup AccountTo install the 1&1 Backup Manager, you need the login data of a backup account. With a backup accountyou can manage the backups of the respective server.Managing backups of multiple serversTo manage your backups, you need to set up a separate backup account for each server.To create a backup account for managing the backups of your server, proceed as follows:Prerequisites:You have logged in to your 1&1 Control Panel.You are in the section 1&1 Server 1&1 Cloud Panel.1.Click Security Backup Accounts.Figure: Backup Accounts section2.Click Create.Figure: Creating a backup account1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide14
Login and First Steps3.Enter the desired name.Figure: Entering the account name of the backup account4.Click Create.The backup account will be set up.5.5 Accessing Login DataTo access the login data of a backup account, proceed as follows:Prerequisites:You are in the 1&1 Cloud Panel, section Security Backup Accounts.1.Activate the desired backup account.2.Memorize the name of the backup account.The name of the backup account must be entered as user name when installing the1&1 Backup Manager.3.In the Password section, click Show Password.Figure: Showing the password of the backup account4.Memorize the password.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide15
Login and First Steps5.6 Installing the 1&1 Backup ManagerThis chapter explains how to install the 1&1 Backup Manager.Two installation types are available: Standard installation:If you are choosing the standard installation, all components of the 1&1 Backup Manager will be installed. Restore-Only Installation:If you are choosing the restore-only installation, only the components that are needed for restoring yourdata are installed. This installation type is only available if you have already created a backup and if youenter the same login data and the same encryption password during installation.Firewall settingsThe 1&1 Backup Manager uses TCP port 443 for local installations and for communicating withthe backup server. Please make sure prior to installing the 1&1 Backup Manager, that TCP port443 in your firewall is open for incoming and outgoing requests.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide16
Login and First Steps5.6.1 Standard InstallationPrerequisites:You are in the 1&1 Cloud Panel, section Infrastructure Servers.You have already created a backup account to manage the backups of your server.You have memorized the name and the password for the backup account.The desired server is switched on.1.Select the desired server.2.Click DVD Drive.Figure: Clicking DVD Drive3.In the Applications tab, select the 1&1 Backup Manager.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide17
Login and First Steps4.Click Load DVD.Figure: Loading DVD1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide18
Login and First Steps5.19To access your server, click Actions Start KVM Console.Figure: Starting KVM consoleAlternatively, you can establish a Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) to your server.6.Click Send Ctrl Alt Delete.The KVM console opens in a new tab.7.Log in to the server as an administrator.8.Open Windows Explorer.9.Double-click the DVD drive.10. To start the installation, double-click the version of the 1&1 Backup Manager, which is appropriate toyour operating system. 32-bit version: 1and1-backup-manager-VERSION-windows-x86.exe 64-bit version: 1and1-backup-manager-VERSION-windows-x64.exe11. Select a language.12. Click Next.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide
Login and First Steps2013. In the User Name field, enter the name of the backup account.( see 5.5 Accessing Login Data).Figure: Entering the user name14. In the Password field, enter the password of the backup account.( see 5.5 Accessing Login Data).15. Click Next.The install wizard will check if a more recent program version is available. The installation will thenbe resumed automatically.16. Select the desired encryption method.17. Click Next.18. Enter an encryption password.Backups can only be restored with the encryption password!All backups will be encrypted with this password. Without this encryption password, yourbackups cannot be restored. Therefore, keep the encryption password in a safe place!19. Repeat the encryption password.20. Click Next.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide
Login and First Steps21. To create a schedule for automatic backup, activate the Start Daily Backup at: option.Figure Creating schedule for automatic backup22. Enter or select the time.23. Click Next.24. Select the file types to be excluded from your backups.Figure Excluding files25. Click Next.26. Enter the e-mail address to which your backup reports will be sent.Figure Entering e-mail address for sending the backup reports27. Select when the backup reports will be sent under Send Dashboard.28. Click Finish.The 1&1 Backup Manager will be installed.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide21
Login and First Steps5.6.2 Installing the Restore FunctionUse the installation of the restore function if you want to restore your data and are not planning furtherbackups.You can only install the restore function if you have already created a backup!Prerequisites:You are in the 1&1 Cloud Panel, section Infrastructure Servers.You have already created a backup account to manage the backups of your server.You have memorized the name and the password for the backup account.The desired server is switched on.1.Select the desired server.2.Click DVD Drive.Figure: Clicking DVD Drive3.In the Elements per Page field, select 10 elements.4.In the Applications tab, select the 1&1 Backup Manager.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide22
Login and First Steps5.Click Load DVD.Figure: Loading DVD1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide23
Login and First Steps6.Click Actions Starting KVM Console.Figure: Starting KVM consoleThe KVM console opens in a new tab.7.Click Send Ctrl Alt Delete.8.Log in to the server as an administrator.9.Open Windows Explorer.10. Double-click the DVD Drive.11. To start the installation, double-click the desired version of the 1&1 Backup Manager.12. Select a language.13. Click Next.14. In the User Name field, enter the name of the backup account.( see 5.5 Accessing Login Data).Figure: Entering the user name15. In the Password field, enter the password of the backup account.( see 5.5 Accessing Login Data).1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide24
Login and First Steps16. Click Next.The install wizard will check if a more recent program version is available. The installation will thenbe resumed automatically.17. Enter the encryption password that you have used for encrypting the backup you want to restore.18. Repeat the encryption password.19. Click Next.20. Click Install Restore-only.Figure: Installing the 1&1 Backup Manager in restore-only modeThe 1&1 Backup Manager will be installed in restore-only mode.1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide25
Overview of Controls6 Overview of ControlsContent of this chapter: My computerReportsStatusOptionsThis chapter provides an overview of the functions and controls of the 1&1 Backup Manager.6.1 My computerIn the My computer section, you can: select data sources create manual backups recover backups browse backups save login data for your MySQL databasesFigure My computer section1&1 Cloud Server Backup Easy Setup Guide26
Overview of Controls276.2 ReportsThe Reports section provides a summary of the backup activities of the last 28 days. By clicking on Backupsummary, you can view more details for your backup
To use the backup function of the 1&1 Cloud Server, you must set up a backup account in the 1&1 Cloud Panel. The login data will be shown in the details of the backup account. . A firewall policy that enables you to access the server, web server and Parallels Plesk is selected by default. 1
