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Server backups  GFI Backup 2011  27 
4.4  Create a new backup 
Screenshot 16 - New server backup task: GFI Backup Agent 
1. From the GFI Backup Agent main screen, select New Backup option. 
2. In the General tab, key in the new backup task details. Available options are described in 
Table 8 below. 
Table 8 - New server backup task: General tab 
OPTION 
DESCRIPTION 
Backup Task Name 
Define the backup task name that will be associated with the new task being 
created. 
Archive File / Folder 
Name 
Define the name of the backup archive file (in case of ZIP file compression) or 
archive folder (in case of no compression is chosen). 
Description of Task 
<Option> Key in a description of the new backup task being created. 
Task Group 
Organize related tasks into groups. Select a task group from the drop-down list 
or click Edit Task Groups to create a new group. 
Click Next to continue. 










