You can choose to export files using an FTP server or download them to a local desktop. Large files may take a long time to transfer depending on the quality of your Internet connection. FTP is recommended as a faster and more reliable option.
Important: Any data or configuration changes that occur after the export operation is lost if you restore that backup to your system. For example, if you export data at 1:00 P.M. and restore that data at 5:00 P.M. on the same day, all email messages that arrive during that time period is lost.
To export data, in the shortcuts section of the Home page, click Export/Import (Administration section) , then follow the instructions below.
You need to select the appropriate mode of transfer and provide the required miscellaneous information.
Wizard Step1. Select mode of transfer
Choose the mode of data transfer to the backup server.
Important: When you change the name of the file, do not change the extension of the file.
Note: If the specified directory does not exist, the export fails and an email message is sent to you.
Important: Various file systems and FTP server utilities have limits on the file size they can handle. If the size of your export file exceeds the file management capacity of the file system or the FTP server utility on your export server, the file is split into multiple files before continuing with the export.
The split files follow the naming convention given below:
<exportfilename.tar.gz>
<exportfilename.1.tar.gz>
<exportfilename.2.tar.gz>
where exportfilename is the name of your export file.
Wizard Step2. Enter miscellaneous information
In the Email field, enter the email address at which you want to receive email notifications. The status of the export is conveyed in an email notification sent to the address specified in the Email field.