For purpose of restoring the original system data after a data loss event or recovering data from an earlier time, you can manually back up the data in the system, or configure a schedule to run the backup task regularly. The system data includes data configured in the system, pictures configured in the system, received events and alarms, face comparison data, card swiping data, maintenance data, etc.

1. Click Back Up and Restore System Data on the home page.
2. Click Back Up.
   Figure 1. Set System Data Backup
3. Select the system data type for backup.

   Configured Data

   The data configured via the Web Client, including physical resources, logical resources, user permissions, etc. It is selected by default.

   Configured Pictures

   The pictures uploaded when setting maps, persons, vehicles, etc.

   Maintenance Data

   The maintenance data includes received events/alarms, attendance records, visitor data, etc.

   Note:

   • The person access records are the access records on the card readers of doors by credentials.

   • The device recorded data includes the data recorded by the access control devices, elevator control devices, video intercom devices and alarm inputs of these devices, and other records except access records on the doors.

4. Set the backup schedule to run backup regularly.
   1. Select the frequency to back up the system data.
      Note:

      • If you select the data type besides configured data, you cannot set the frequency as Daily.

      • If you select Weekly or Monthly for running the backup task, select which day to run.

   2. Select what time of the day to start backup.
   3. Set the Max. Number of Backups to define the maximum number of backup files available on the system.
      Note:

      The value ranges from 1 to 5.

5. Optional: Click Save and Back Up Now if you need to perform the backup immediately.
6. Click Save.