To configure data backups, assign a backup policy to the logspace.

TIP: Data that is still in the memory of syslog-ng Store Box (SSB) is not copied to the remote server, only data that was already written to disk.

To make sure that all data is backed up (for example, before an upgrade), shut down syslog-ng before initiating the backup process.

 Caution:

Statistics about syslog-ng and logspace sizes are not backed up. As a result, following a data restore, the Basic Settings > Dashboard page will not show any syslog-ng and logspace statistics about the period before the backup.

You have to configure a backup policy before starting this procedure. For details, see Data and configuration backups.

To configure data backups

  1. Navigate to Log > Logpaces.

  2. Select the logspace you want to back up.

  3. Select a backup policy in the Backup policy field.

  4. Click .

  5. Optional: To start the backup process immediately, click Backup or Backup ALL. The Backup and Backup ALL functionalities work only after a backup policy has been selected and committed.