Create Backup Policies in Polarbackup

Policy Definition

Polarbackup policies provide a centralized means for account administrators to manage all backup operations for users within the account via the Polarbackup web console. This approach prevents users from directly controlling backup settings through the Polarbackup desktop application installed on their computers and servers.

Policy Advantages

1. Centralized Management: Polarbackup policies offer a centralized platform for account administrators to oversee all backup operations for users within the account. This centralized approach streamlines management tasks, ensuring efficient and consistent backup configurations across all users.

2. Controlled Access: By preventing users from directly controlling backup settings through the Polarbackup desktop application installed on their devices, administrators can maintain greater control over data backup procedures. This reduces the likelihood of inadvertent modifications to backup configurations by individual users.

3. Simplified Assignment: The process of assigning policies to specific users is straightforward, requiring only a few steps within the Polarbackup web console. This simplicity enhances administrative efficiency and reduces the likelihood of errors during policy assignment.

4. Automated Backup Activation: With policies in place, the Polarbackup desktop application can automatically initiate backups according to predefined settings. This automation ensures that backups occur promptly and consistently, without relying on manual intervention from users.

5. Flexibility for New Installations: For users without the Polarbackup desktop application installed on their devices, policy implementation facilitates seamless onboarding. Administrators can simply instruct users to install the Polarbackup application and enter their login credentials, allowing for quick integration into the centralized backup system.

Policy Creation

1. Sign in to your Polarbackup web console as an admin user.
2. Refer to the Policies page.
3. From the opened Manage Policies page, click the Create Policy button.

Policy Control Options

For insights into the features you can manage through a backup policy, read this article.