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Backup Windows with Acronis on Swiss Backup
This guide details how to backup a computer running Microsoft Windows using Acronis on Swiss Backup, the backup solution in an independent Swiss cloud.
It is also possible to back up Windows installed on a virtual machine with VMware, Virtuozzo, or Microsoft Hyper-V.
Prerequisites
- Check the Windows versions supported by the Acronis Agent.
- Have a Swiss Backup space with Infomaniak with an available device quota (minimum 1) for Windows.
If you have installed Windows in a virtual machine, it is necessary to add a Virtual Machine type device. - If necessary, increase the device quota according to your needs.
- Add the device to the Infomaniak Manager to receive the login credentials.
⚠️ For additional help contact a partner or submit a request for proposal — also read the role of the host.
Configure the Backup
To configure the backup with Acronis:
- Log in to the Acronis Console (acronis.infomaniak.com) — refer to this guide (click here) if needed.
- Click on Devices in the left sidebar menu.
- Choose whole machine protection.
- Choose the agent for Windows.
- Download the Acronis application for Windows.
- Install the Acronis application for Windows, click on the Save workload button.
- If necessary, choose the user concerned by this backup.
- Wait for the screen to refresh and display your new machine.
- Activate computer protection.
- Create a backup plan.
- Configure the desired settings for your backup plan.
- Enable encryption for the backup.
- Set a password that you must never lose or you won't be able to restore your machine.
- Continue and finish the installation.
- Downloading a .iso boot file is not necessary at the moment (you can still do it from another computer in case your machine becomes unusable in the future).
- Protection will run in the background at the scheduled times in your backup plan.
Restore the Backup
For restoration (partial or complete), read this guide.
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