This walkthrough summarizes how to create a complete disaster recovery backup using Genie Backup Manager (GBM)
Step 1: Create Genie Disaster Recovery Bootable disk (One time only)
Requirements: Blank or empty CD or DVD disk.
Recommended: New CD/DVD.
How to Create this boot disk?
- Open GBM → Click Disaster Recovery.
- A dialog will open. Click Create GDR bootable disk.
- Insert your CD/DVD in your burner and select the CD/DVD drive.
- Click Next to continue.
Step 2: Create the Disaster Recovery Backup
This step backs up the main data necessary to recover your system after it fails to load properly.
Requirements: Backup Storage media.
Recommended: External, or network location.
How to create the Disaster Recovery Backup?
- Open GBM → Click Disaster Recovery.
- A dialog will open. Click Skip creating disc.
- In the Where to Backup window, select the backup destination → Click Next.
- In the What to Backup window, a list of Disaster Recovery Data is displayed. You can add additional folders by clicking on Add Additional Files/Folders option or via the My Folders tab there → Click Next.
- From the Settings window, select the settings of the backup job.
- Click Next to start the backup process.