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= Getting Started =
 
= Getting Started =
 
* Please read our backup policy at [https://help.igb.illinois.edu/Desktop_Backup_Policy https://help.igb.illinois.edu/Desktop_Backup_Policy]
 
* Please read our backup policy at [https://help.igb.illinois.edu/Desktop_Backup_Policy https://help.igb.illinois.edu/Desktop_Backup_Policy]
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= What is Backed Up =
 
= What is Backed Up =
* Be default all files are backed up from all internal hard drives except for  
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* By default all files are backed up from all internal hard drives except for  
 
** System/OS files - C:\Windows, C:\Program Files, /System, /Library. Full lists are available at [https://support.carbonite.com/endpoint/articles/Mac-File-and-Folder-Types-Excluded-for-Endpoints https://support.carbonite.com/endpoint/articles/Mac-File-and-Folder-Types-Excluded-for-Endpoints] and [https://support.carbonite.com/endpoint/articles/Mac-File-and-Folder-Types-Excluded-for-Endpoints https://support.carbonite.com/endpoint/articles/Mac-File-and-Folder-Types-Excluded-for-Endpoints]
 
** System/OS files - C:\Windows, C:\Program Files, /System, /Library. Full lists are available at [https://support.carbonite.com/endpoint/articles/Mac-File-and-Folder-Types-Excluded-for-Endpoints https://support.carbonite.com/endpoint/articles/Mac-File-and-Folder-Types-Excluded-for-Endpoints] and [https://support.carbonite.com/endpoint/articles/Mac-File-and-Folder-Types-Excluded-for-Endpoints https://support.carbonite.com/endpoint/articles/Mac-File-and-Folder-Types-Excluded-for-Endpoints]
 
** Specifically excluded files types.  This consists of Audio, Video, and Virtual Machine files.  The full list is at [https://help.igb.illinois.edu/Desktop_Backup_Policy https://help.igb.illinois.edu/Desktop_Backup_Policy]
 
** Specifically excluded files types.  This consists of Audio, Video, and Virtual Machine files.  The full list is at [https://help.igb.illinois.edu/Desktop_Backup_Policy https://help.igb.illinois.edu/Desktop_Backup_Policy]
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* Your backup data will be retained for a period of six months after your IGB account is closed.
  
 
= Software Installation =
 
= Software Installation =
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= Uninstalling =
 
= Uninstalling =
* If you do not want a computer to be backed up anymore, the device needs to be disabled by send us an email at [[help@igb.illinois.edu help@igb.illinois.edu]].
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* If you do not want a computer to be backed up anymore, the device needs to be disabled by send us an email at [mailto:help@igb.illinois.edu help@igb.illinois.edu].
 
* Then uninstall the software from your computer.
 
* Then uninstall the software from your computer.
 
== macOS ==
 
== macOS ==

Latest revision as of 11:41, 8 August 2023

Getting Started[edit]

  • Please read our backup policy at https://help.igb.illinois.edu/Desktop_Backup_Policy
  • Email help@igb.illinois.edu and request access to our Carbonite Backup System
  • You will receive an email which contains the links to download the Desktop Application, Actiation URL, and Activation Code.
  • Activation URL is carbonite.igb.illinois.edu
  • Each device you want to back up, you will need a new email with a new Activation Code. If you want to add another device, send us an email.

What is Backed Up[edit]

Software Installation[edit]

macOS[edit]

  • After having requested a Carbonite account, you should have received this email:
  • Your system administrator has designated you for endpoint protection. Follow the instructions below to start protecting your device.

Carbw1.JPG

  • Download and install the Mac software

Carb-m-2.jpg

  • Click on the Carbonite icon in Applications, then enter in Activation Server URL: carbonite.igb.illinois.edu and Activation code from the email

Carb-m-3.jpg

  • Close the window after activation

Carb-m-4.jpg

  • Your computer is now being backed up

Carb-m-5.jpg

Windows[edit]

  • After having requested a Carbonite account, you should have received this email:
  • Your system administrator has designated you for endpoint protection. Follow the instructions below to start protecting your device.

Carbw1.JPG

  • Download and install the Windows software

Carbw2.JPG

  • Click on the Carbonite icon in the Start Menu, then enter in Activation Server URL: carbonite.igb.illinois.edu and Activation code from the email

Carbw4.JPG

  • Close the window after activation

Carbw5.JPG

  • Your computer is now being backed up

Carbw6.JPG

Uninstalling[edit]

  • If you do not want a computer to be backed up anymore, the device needs to be disabled by send us an email at help@igb.illinois.edu.
  • Then uninstall the software from your computer.

macOS[edit]

Windows[edit]

  • Go to Control Panel->Program and Features
  • Uninstall Carbonite Endpoint Application

References[edit]