Edit backup data sources from Backup Manager even when a profile is applied to the device

Last Modified

Mon Sep 25 19:31 GMT 2023

Description

• Edit backup data sources from Backup Manager even when a profile is applied to the device
• Can't edit backup data sources in Backup Manager because it has a message saying it has been locked by an administrator

Environment

• Cove Data Protection
• N-able N-central

Solution

• Edit profile to keep local settings
  • In N-able N-central:
    1. Go to Cove Data Protection > N-able Backup > Profiles
    2. Select profile to edit
    3. Go to Data sources tab
    4. Click dropdown list next to data source to edit > Keep local settings (Do not overwrite the device)
    5. Save profile
  • In N-able Backup standalone:
    1. Log into Backup & Recovery Web Console
    2. Click on Backup profiles in left-hand menu
    3. Select profile to edit
    4. Go to Data sources tab
    5. Click dropdown list next to data source to edit > Keep local settings (Do not overwrite the device)
    6. Save profile
• Profiles apply in 15-30 minutes, or when the Backup Service Controller restarts, whichever comes first