RemoteOps Center
RemoteOps Center helps administrators connect remote systems, configure backup storage, and manage backup jobs.
Pages In This Section
| Page | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Connections | Register and monitor remote systems. |
| Backup Endpoints | Configure storage destinations for backups. |
| Backups | Create and manage backup jobs and schedules. |
Connections
Connections represent remote systems or servers that ArkBox can manage.
The table can show remote hostname, server IP, operating system, uptime, connection status, and agent or system version.
Add A New Connection
- Open Admin.
- Open RemoteOps Center.
- Select Connections.
- Select New Connection.
- Enter the remote hostname.
- Enter the remote server IP.
- Enter the server URL if required.
- Generate a secret token.
- Test the agent connection.
- Save the connection when the test succeeds.
Backup Endpoints
Backup Endpoints define where backups are stored.
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Endpoint Name | Friendly name for the storage location. |
| Type | Storage type, such as S3-compatible storage. |
| Status | Availability state. |
| Added On | Date the endpoint was created. |
Add A Backup Endpoint
- Open Backup Endpoints.
- Select Add Endpoint.
- Enter an endpoint name.
- Select the endpoint type.
- Complete the required storage details.
- Save the endpoint.
Backups
Backups are jobs that protect selected resources by copying them to a configured backup endpoint.
The backup table can show backup name, backup type, remote endpoint, schedule, next run time, and last modified time.
| Area | Fields |
|---|---|
| Basic Information | Backup name and description. |
| Backup Setup | Backup type and backup endpoint. |
| Backup Mode | On-demand or automatic. |
| Scheduling | Repeat cycle, start date, and start time. |
| Retention Policy | How long backups should be kept. |
| Resource Selection | Resources included in the backup. |
Create A Backup Job
- Open Backups.
- Select Add New Backup Job.
- Enter the backup name and optional description.
- Select the backup type.
- Select the backup endpoint.
- Choose on-demand or automatic mode.
- Configure the schedule if automatic mode is selected.
- Set the retention policy.
- Select the resources to include.
- Save the job.
Good Practices
- Test connections before relying on them for backups.
- Use clear endpoint names, such as
Production BackuporArchive Storage. - Review schedules to avoid overlapping heavy backup jobs.
- Use retention policies that match organizational requirements.
- Check task notifications after starting backup work.