Creating a backup

You can create an image of complete storage media or individual partitions in TIB or WIM format. The WIM format is supported from BST version 2.1.9.42. For more information on the WIM format, please visit: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/msdn10/dd861280(v=msdn.10)

You can save the image on the BST stick, locally on the industrial PC or on a network drive. Depending on the backup format, certain options and settings are not displayed or grayed out.

Requirements:

Create an image as follows:

1. Click the Backup button and then select the backup format.
Creating a backup 1:
2. Select the drives and partitions you want to back up as an image.
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3. In the tree view, select the destination directory where you want to save the image. Use the Map Network Drive button to integrate a network drive.
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4. In the next step you can set a password and the compression level if you have selected the TIB format. With the WIM format it is not possible to assign a password.
5. Check the settings and click Proceed.
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The image is created. Click Close to return to the start page.