Workflow 1: Creating a Backup Schedule
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BIG-IQ is capable of centrally backing up and restoring all the BIG-IP
devices it manages. To create a simple backup schedule, follow the
following steps.

1. Click on the **Back Up & Restore** submenu in the Devices header.

2. | Expand the **Back Up and Restore** menu item found on the left and click on **Backup Schedules**
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3. Click the **Create** button

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4. Fill out the Backup Schedule using the following settings:

   - **Name:** Nightly
   - **Local Retention Policy:** Delete local backup copy 1 day after creation
   - **Backup Frequency:** Daily
   - **Start Time:** 00:00 Eastern Daylight Time
   - **Devices: Groups (radio button):** All BIG-IP Group Devices

   Your screen should look similar to the one below.

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5. Click **Save & Close** to save the scheduled backup job.

6. Optionally feel free to select the newly created schedule and select
   “Run Schedule Now” to immediately backup the devices.

   - Add a Name for the Back Up
   - Click **Start**
   - When completed the backups will be listed under the Backup Files section

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