#Create a New Backup Scope for AWS Platform Configurations (Private Preview)

To create a new backup scope for AWS Platform Configurations, follow the steps below:

1. Go to the Backup page on the new UI.

2. Click on the AWS Platform Configurations service tile or click the More actions button on the upper-right corner of the AWS Platform Configurations service tile and click Configure backup scope from the drop-down list.

3. In the Configure backup scope for AWS Platform Configurations page, all the existing backup scopes for AWS Platform Configurations are listed in the table. You can use the search box to search for the backup scopes by name and manage the columns to adjust the view of the backup scopes.

4. Click the Create button. The Create a new backup scope panel appears.

5. In the Define scope step, select the Amazon account you want to protect in this backup scope from the drop-down list and then select the data type that you want to include into this backup scope.

6. Click Next.

7. In the Settings step, complete the following settings:

   • Scope information – Enter a name and description for the scope you are creating. The description is optional.

   • Storage profile – You can select a storage profile from the drop-down list to use or click the + Create a storage profile link next to the list to create a new storage profile for this backup scope. For details on configuring storage profiles, refer to Manage Your Storage.

   • Schedule – The backup job will run once a day. Configure the start time for your first backup job.

   • Notification – Check the notification profiles which will be applied to the backup scope.

   • Retention policy – Configure when to prune the backup data from the storage location. Note that if you are using AvePoint storage, the retention policy for backup data is subject to your agreement. You can configure a custom retention period up to the retention policy in your subscription. If you are using AvePoint default storage with unlimited retention period, the Unlimited option is selected automatically in the list. If you want to use a custom retention period, select Custom from the list, enter a number in the text box and select weeks, months, or years from the drop-down list. The retention period cannot be less than 2 weeks. Note that if you have a retention policy with a fixed year in your subscription, the maximum retention period that you can configure will be displayed under this field.

8. Click Next to review your settings.

9. Click Save to save this backup scope. The backup for the organizations in this backup scope will roll out as scheduled. For more details about monitoring the backups, refer to Monitor Your Backup.