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Network Discovery
The default is Off.
Note: The tape option does not appear if you do not have a tape drive
connected. However, the tape option does still appear, if you disconnect
the tape drive after you have configured the external backup as “Tape
On”.
Note: If you have just restored a backup from an older appliance that did have
a tape drive installed, the tape option may appear even though you no
longer have a tape drive installed.
For FTP, it is your responsibility to ensure that the username, password, host
name or IP address, directory, filename and port are all valid. You should test
your backup (Testing your external backup and restore on page 134), every
time you make a change.
The e-mail option will work if:
a DNS server has been configured (see Enter the domain name server on
page 79)
the Peregrine appliance is connected to the internet
the e-mail address is provided
the account contact data includes an e-mail address
To configure an external backup
1 Click Administration > Backup and Restore > External backup
configuration.
2 Click FTP On or Off.
3 If the option to choose tape is available, click Tape On or Off.
To back up your network data to an FTP site
1 Click Administration > Backup and restore > External backup
configuration.
2 In the FTP section of the page, activate the On button.
3 Enter the user name (required).