Back up now

Use the Back up now feature to configure and run a one-time backup in a few simple steps. The backup process will start immediately after you perform the required steps and click OK.

For a long-time backup strategy that includes schedules and conditions, timely deleting of backups or moving them to different locations, consider creating a backup plan.

Configuring immediate backup is similar to creating a backup plan except for the following:

• There are no options to schedule backups and to set up retention rules.
• Simplified naming of backup files is used, if the backup destination supports it. Otherwise, the standard backup naming is used.

  The following locations do not support simplified file naming: managed vaults, tape, Acronis Secure Zone or Acronis Cloud Storage.

  Due to simplified file naming, an RDX drive or USB flash drive can only be used in the removable media mode.

• Conversion of a disk-level backup to a virtual machine is not available as a part of the backup operation. You can convert the resulting backup afterwards.