Adding a Windows system to the Favorite Resources node in the backup selections list

To add a Windows system to the Favorite Resources node, you must know the name or IP address of the remote computer.

Note:

It may be several minutes before the computer name appears under the node.

To add a Windows system to the Favorite Resources node in the backup selections list

  1. On the navigation bar, click Job Setup.

  2. Do one of the following:


    To work with a backup job that is associated with a policy

    In the Backup Selection Lists pane, click the backup job with which you want to work.

    To work with a backup job that is not associated with a policy

    In the Jobs pane, click the backup job with which you want to work.

  3. In the Task pane, under General Tasks, click Properties.

  4. On the backup selection tree, expand the Favorite Resources node.

  5. Right-click Windows Systems.

  6. Click Add Windows System.

  7. In the System Name field, type the name of the Windows computer that you want to add.

  8. Do one of the following:


    To install the Remote Agent on a Windows computer and then add it to the Favorite Resources node

    Select Install the Remote Agent, and then add to Favorite Resources.

    If you select this option, the installation wizard appears when you complete the dialog box.

    See About installing the Remote Agent for Windows Systems.

    To add a Windows computer that already has the Remote Agent installed on it

    Select Add a system that already has the Remote Agent installed.

  9. In the Logon Account field, select the logon account you use for the remote computer. Click New to add a new logon account instead.

  10. Click OK.

Adding a Windows system to the Favorite Resources node in the backup selections list