CS dept backup server download and configuration


How to install:


To install, enter in your details below, you will be prompted to download a .zip file containing the installer and your configuration files. Extract the installer to a directory of your choice and run install.bat as administrator. This script will run the standard Bacula installer for your OS and install your configuration files, encryption keys, and a few helpful scripts.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Windows 10 users:

Notes on files/folders to be backed up

Not all files/folders are backed up by default!
Most files/folders are backed up, like your Documents folder, and other non-system folders on the C: drive.
The 'Program Files' folder IS NOT backed up by default, applications should no longer be saving data to this folder.

If you have a need to back up a subfolder of 'Program Files', then you need to contact the CS Department Systems Administrator with the folders you want backed up.

Please note that only non-system files/folders on your C: drive are backed up by default. If you need other drives folders backed up, send an email to the CS Department Systems Administrator with a list of files and folders to be backed up.

Configuration generator

Computer's name: of the form cs###### w/######=NDSU Inventory ID
Computer's hostname/static IP (leave blank if dynamic and NOT on the domain):


By submitting this form and installing the backup client, you indicate that you understand that backups will be provided for emergency purposes only. Backups may not be kept past 1 week. Not all files are backed up, please see this page for more details on exactly what is and what is not backed up.