Set up, create and restore a backup

Set up backup

It is important to make a backup of the system to prevent loss of data in case the system failures.

  1. Go to Settings > System - Automatic backups.

  2. Select None, USB backup or Online backup (online backup is Premium only).

    USB backup: recommended if there is not an internet connection available.

    1. Insert an USB drive in the USB connection A on the VP8001.

      Make sure the cover of the V-box can still be closed to keep the V-box splash and dust proof.


    2. Click Format disk to format the USB drive. All data on the drive will be lost.

    3. Enter the backup time.

    4. Click Submit. Backups are automatically saved on a USB drive.

      Online backup: recommended if there is an internet connection available.

    1. Enter the backup time.

    2. Click Submit. The backup will be made once a day. The last 7 backups are saved in Business Insight. Make sure a VPU-online domain name is registered for the system and the system is linked to a Business Insight account. Use this Business Insight account to restore a backup in case the system failures.

Create a backup manually

  1. Go to Maintenance > System - Backup/Restore.

  2. Select Backup to create a backup file.

  3. Click Submit.The backup file will be saved on the computer or device.

Restore a backup

  1. Go to Maintenance > System - Backup/Restore.

  2. Select Restore to restore a local backup file. Upload the backup file from your computer or device.

    Select Restore online backup to restore an online backup. Choose in the drop down menu the online backup file you want to restore.

  3. Click Submit.