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Smart Backup Scheduling

Set it and forget it. BigMind's flexible scheduling ensures your data is always protected without interrupting your workflow. Choose from continuous, hourly, daily, or custom schedules.

Automated protection
Flexible timing
Smart throttling

Weekly Schedule View

Mon
2:00 AM - Full Backup
Tue
2:00 AM - Inc
Wed
2:00 AM - Full Backup
Thu
2:00 AM - Inc
Fri
2:00 AM - Full Backup
Sat
2:00 AM - Inc
Sun
2:00 AM - Inc
Full Backup
Incremental
Schedule Types

Choose Your Backup Schedule

From real-time protection to weekly archives, find the perfect schedule for your needs

Continuous Protection

Real-time backup as files change

FrequencyReal-time
Best forCritical files

Hourly Backups

Every hour for frequently changing data

FrequencyEvery hour
Best forActive projects

Daily Backups

Once a day at your preferred time

FrequencyDaily
Best forMost users

Weekly Backups

Weekly for less critical data

FrequencyWeekly
Best forArchives

Smart Scheduling Features

Advanced options to ensure backups work around your schedule

Off-Peak Hours

Schedule backups during low-activity times to save bandwidth

Smart Throttling

Automatically adjust backup speed based on system usage

Flexible Scheduling

Create custom schedules for different file types and folders

Missed Backup Alerts

Get notified if a scheduled backup is missed or fails

Advanced Scheduling Options

BigMind gives you complete control over when and how your backups run

Set different schedules for different backup sets
Exclude specific days or date ranges
Configure retention policies per schedule
Set bandwidth limits by time of day
Create event-based backup triggers
Define pre and post-backup scripts

Custom Schedule Example

Documents Backup
Active

• Every weekday at 6:00 PM

• Incremental backups

• Keep last 30 versions

Photos Archive
Active

• Every Sunday at 2:00 AM

• Full backup

• Keep forever

Database Backup
Active

• Every 4 hours

• Differential backups

• Keep last 7 days

Scheduling Best Practices

For Active Work

  • Use continuous or hourly backups
  • Enable smart throttling during work hours
  • Set incremental backups for efficiency

For Archives

  • Schedule during off-peak hours
  • Use weekly or monthly full backups
  • Configure longer retention periods

Set Your Backup on Autopilot

Configure your perfect backup schedule in minutes. BigMind handles the rest, ensuring your data is always protected.

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