5.Set the date, time, and repeat interval for this task. For more information, see Setting the Date and Time for Scheduled Tasks” on page 181.

6.Click OK.

The management server gathers information about image, session, or media details.

Setting the Backup Sessions Retention Period

You can set the retention value for sessions to be stored in the database. To set the backup sessions retention period:

1.Select Tools > Storage Essentials > Home > Configuration > Backup.

2.Click the Retention Configuration tab.

3.Enter the number of days you would like sessions to be retained. The retention period must be a minimum of 30 days to a maximum of 1098 days.

4.Click Submit.

The retention period is set.

Session Monitoring

To view the current running session details for Backup Manager:

1.Select Tools > Storage Essentials > Home > Configuration > Backup.

2.Click the Session Monitoring tab.

The following is displayed:

Backup Manager - Displays the names of the backup servers.

Next Scheduled Run - Displays the next time the management server is scheduled to obtain current running session details for the backup server.

Interval (Minutes) - Displays how often the management server is scheduled to obtain current running session details.

Running - A check mark means the collector is running.

Edit - Lets you modify the collection details

Start Collectors - Click this button to start the collectors.

Stop Collectors - Click this button to stop the collectors.

Drive Monitoring

To view drive monitoring details for Backup Manager:

1.Select Tools > Storage Essentials > Home > Configuration > Backup.

2.Click the Drive Monitoring tab.

The following is displayed:

Backup Manager - Displays the names of the backup servers.

Next Scheduled Run - Displays the next time the management server is scheduled to obtain drive monitoring details for the backup server.

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