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The log format might differ depending on the backup source and destination type that was
selected, but you can see when the job was started and finished, and whether it was completed
successfully or with errors.

Editing a Backup Job

To edit a backup job, you can either click the 3-digit job number button in the Backup Jobs screen,
or you can click the Edit Backup Job link while viewing that job log. You can then make
appropriate changes or adjustments to the job.

MAC OS X Time Machine Backup

The ReadyNAS can be used as a backup destination for your OS X Time Machine. After enabling
the Time Machine option, use the "Change Disk..." option from Time Machine Preferences to
select this ReadyNAS. You will need to enter the user name and password specified in the
ReadyNAS when prompted by the MAC for authentication.
Figure 4-7
Click here for more information on ReadyNAS support for Time Machine.

Snapshots

The Volume screen allows you to schedule and take snapshots. You can visualize a snapshot as a
frozen image of a volume at the time you take the snapshot. Snapshots are typically used for
backups, during which time the original volume can continue to operate normally. As primary
storage becomes larger, offline backups tend to become increasingly difficult as backup time
increases beyond offline hours. Snapshots allow backups to occur without the need to take your
systems offline.
Snapshots also can be used as temporary backups. For example, if a file on the NAS device
becomes infected with a virus, the uninfected file can be restored from a prior snapshot taken
before the attack.
4-8 Securing Your Data
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