How to Protect a VM in SynetoOS 6.1

Written By Sebastian Sime (Super Administrator)

Updated at September 28th, 2026

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→ Applies to: SynetoOS 6.1 and above

Make sure to setup the correct parameters (frequency, replication and retention periods) within SLA policies, before to continue.

 

Step 1. Login to SynetoOS GUI

https://<your_ip_address_or_hostname>

 

Step 2. From Virtualization menu, click on Virtual machines

 

Step 3. Select the VM you want to protect, then click on the Protect tab

 

Step 4. Click on Schedule

 

Step 5. Configure the parameters, then click on Protect

 

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