The backup procedure allows security system installers to protect their schedules in the event of hardware failures, malfunction of the control panel, human fault such as accidental deletion of important files, or unforeseen situations that could compromise the use of the configurations themselves.

Without a proper backup, the loss of such files becomes irreversible and you are forced to repeat all the work from the beginning, with a significant loss of time and, consequently, money. To ensure greater security and protection of programming, Ksenia recommends that installers should save them in at least three separate locations. Specifically, it is important to ensure that there is always a primary copy of the files, which is the active and main version that is accessed regularly, for example through network services.

In addition, the company recommends the creation of an additional independent copy by saving it to an external storage drive such as an external hard drive, making sure to keep the data up to date on these devices and keeping them safe from physical damage or unauthorised access.

Finally, it is extremely important to save the third copy on cloud services that allow for the upload of files to remote servers via the Internet, offering a secure backup, accessible at all times and from any connected device.  An installer that follows these tips, will always have three configuration copies available, and if one is missed, there is still a chance to recover them in time.

Complete and reliable backup from Ksenia Security

Ksenia Security offers the possibility to save configurations in all three modes mentioned above. The first copy is physically stored in the internal memory of the Lares 4.0 control panel and represents the active version that guarantees quick access to data and operational continuity. In the case of repetitive programming, installers can directly use this copy and upload it to another control panel, ensuring a faster and more efficient process.

In addition, installers can download the second version of their programmes locally, on their PC, and recharge it with a simple click if necessary through the Ksenia Secureweb cloud platform.

Finally, the company offers the possibility of cloud saving through the free Automatic Backup service, activated directly from the Secureweb platform. The Automatic backup makes copies of the system configuration data in a completely automatic way, allowing installers to perform the recovery procedure if needed, both on the same control panel, or both on different ones.

A maximum of 3 savings can be made for each system and, when this threshold is exceeded, the overwriting of copies begins from the oldest. Insallers may preserve data from overwriting a maximum of 2 copies that can be saved by adding a description to identify them; the third copy will always be overwritten.

The backup file, which contains all the configuration data and graphics images, is saved locally and then uploaded to Ksenia Secureweb, to be available to the installer. This is a free service offered by Ksenia, installers simply need to register the control panel to Ksenia Secureweb to start using it; at the time of logout from the control panel, a 5-minute timer starts and, when it expires, the backup file is created.

To sum up, saving files is an essential element to ensure maximum security and protection in case of hardware failure, system anomalies, human errors, or unexpected events. Thanks to Ksenia Security, installers have the opportunity to make a complete and secure backup free of charge, giving greater peace of mind and ensuring the preservation of all configurations in the long term.