Guide to configuring Acronis Backup plans on a VPS with cPanel/WHM

Once you have installed the Acronis Backup Plugin in WHM and connected it to your Acronis account, you can create and manage Backup Plans directly from within WHM. This ensures that your VPS, cPanel accounts, and data are protected according to your needs. 

Creating a New Backup Plan 

1. Log in to WHM with root credentials. 
2. From the left-hand menu, click Acronis Backup. 
3. You will be redirected to the Acronis Backup Dashboard, where you will see the available options for creating and managing backup plans. 
4. On the main page, click Create Backup Plan. 
5. Enter a name for the Backup Plan (e.g., Full_Backup_01 or Weekly_DB_Backup). 
6. Select what the backup will include: 
   • Full Server Backup (entire VPS with OS, configurations, WHM settings). 
   • Account-Level Backup (individual cPanel accounts). 
   • Databases Only (MySQL/MariaDB). 
   • Files & Directories (specific folders). 
   • Mailboxes (email account contents). 

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Scheduling Backups 

In the Schedule section, define how often the backup should run: 

• Daily (every day at a specific time). 
• Weekly (on selected days of the week). 
• Monthly (e.g., on the 1st of every month). 
• Hourly (every X hours). 

Tip: Choose off-peak hours to minimize impact on server performance. 

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Retention Rules 

In the Retention Rules section, specify how many backups you want to keep. 

• Example: Keep last 7 daily backups or Keep last 3 weekly backups. 

This prevents your storage from filling up with outdated backups. 

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Advanced Options 

• Encryption: Enable encryption of your backups for enhanced security. 
• Compression: Reduce backup file size to save storage space. 
• Notifications: Configure email alerts for successful or failed backups. 
• Pre/Post Commands: Run custom commands before or after a backup. 

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Saving and Activating 

1. Once you’ve completed the configuration, click Save. 
2. The new Backup Plan will appear in the list. 
3. You can enable or disable it at any time. 
4. Click 'Run Now' to execute the plan immediately and verify that it works properly. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

Can I have more than one Backup Plan? 
Yes. You can create multiple plans for different needs (e.g., a daily full backup and a weekly database-only backup). 

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How much storage space do I need? 
It depends on the size of your files and databases. Enabling compression helps save space. Make sure to regularly delete old backups you no longer need to free up storage. 

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Can I restore only specific data? 
Yes, you can restore individual: 

• files or directories, 
• databases, 
• mailboxes. 

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What happens if a backup fails? 
You will receive a notification (if notifications are enabled), and you can review detailed logs directly in WHM.