Archive servers are external physical servers where you store backup files and session recordings. Use the Archive Servers page on the Backup and Retention settings view to configure and manage archive servers.

You can configure an automatic backup schedule and specify which archive server will be used to automatically archive during a scheduled backup or when manually running a backup. For more information, see Backup settings..

For more information, see Archive backup..

To view and manage archive servers

  1. Navigate to Archive Servers settings:
    • web client: Navigate to Backup and Retention > Archive Servers.
  2. The Archive Servers page displays the following information about previously configured archive servers.
    • Name: The name of the archive server.
    • Archive Method: The transfer protocol type being used.
    • Network Address: The network DNS name or IP address used to connect to the server over the network.
    • Storage Path: The file path where you want to store backup files on the archive server.
    • Authentication Type: The type of authentication used to access the archive server, such as Password, Directory Account, or SSH Key.
    • SSH Host Key Fingerprint: The fingerprint of the SSH key that Safeguard for Privileged Passwords uses to authenticate to the asset.
    • Description: Information about the archive server.
  3. Use these tool bars buttons to perform operations.
    • Add: Add an archive server. For more information, see Adding an archive server..
    • Remove: Delete the selected archive server configuration.
    • Edit: Modify the selected archive server configuration.
    • Refresh: Update the list of archive server configurations.