Use Server Backup Manager Dashboard

Follow the instructions given below to access the Dashboard in the Backup Manager.

The Dashboard page typically loads automatically after you log in. See [Log in to Backup Manager].

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To access the Dashboard from any other screen, in the Main menu, click *Dashboard*.


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You can access the Dashboard by typing the Server IP in the browser address bar. For example: [http://10.61.200.31/], [https://localhost], [http://localhost:8080].{info}
The following window will appear:

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The "Dashboard" contains the following elements:

* *Main Menu Panes *\- Provides access to the major functions of the system.
* *Servers & Policies* \- Provides access to Servers and Policies.
* *Storage* \- Provides information about used and free space, and the capacity for each Device. It also shows the percentage of deduplicated files.
* *Restores* \- Provides information about Restores.
* *Trial Time Left* \- Provides information on how many days of the Trial Period are left. It also shows the number of used and remaining physical and virtual Servers.
* *Activity* \- Provides information on tasks currently being performed.
* *Performance* \- Provides information on the average duration and number of backups. Also shows a real-time task's chart if it is currently being performed.

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The layout can be changed by using one of the three buttons located in the upper right corner of the Backup Manager window.

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You can also change the location of any widget by dragging and dropping it.

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h3. *Servers & Policies*

The "*Servers & Policies*" widget is visible for all users. It shows the number of added Servers and the number of Policies with different states.

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With the help of this widget, users can access the information related to Servers and Policies.

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These numbers function as links. For example, you can click the "Servers" link to access the Servers list. See more in [ServerBackup:Access servers].

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You can also click the following links to access information concerning Policies:
* *Policies* \- Lists all available Policies. See more in [Access policies].
* *Failed* \- Lists only Policies with any errors that occurred during the backup process. See also [View log messages] and [Access log files].
* *Warning* \- Lists only Policies with any warnings that occurred during the backup process. See also [View log messages] and [Access log files].
* *Disabled* \- Lists only Policies that were disabled manually. See more in [Disable policies].

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You can collapse the "*Servers & Policies*" widget by clicking the "Less" link in the upper right corner.

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As a result, you will see the following:

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The "*Servers*" area provides the following information:
* *Windows* \- The number of added Windows Servers.
* *Linux* \- The number of added Linux Servers.
* *Physical* \- Shows how many Servers are physical among all the available Servers.
* *Virtual* \- Shows how many Servers are virtual among all the available Servers.

h3. *Storage*

The "*Storage*" widget is visible only to Super Users. It provides the following information:

* *Total* \- The total capacity of the disk.

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You can also hover the mouse pointer the circle to see additional information about disk usage in percentages.

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h3. *Restores*

The "*Restores*" widget is visible only to Super Users. It provides the following information:

* *File Restores* \- Shows the number of File Restore tasks that have been performed. It also includes tasks that ended with errors.
* *Bare-Metal Restores* \- Shows the number of Bare-Metal Restore tasks that have been performed. It also includes tasks that ended with errors.
* *Active Restores* \- Shows the currently running Restore tasks.

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h3. *Trial Time Left*

The "*Trial Time Left*" widget is visible only to Super Users. It provides the following information:

* *Days Left* \- Shows how many days are left to use the Backup Manager in the 14-day trial period. Once the trial period ends, you won't be able to use the program. See [Activate Server Backup Manager].
* *License Now* \- Use this button to activate your Backup manager or purchase a license.
* *Physical Servers* \- Shows how many *physical* Servers are used and how many Servers are available to be added according to your license limitations.
* *Virtual Servers* \- Shows how many *virtual* Servers are used and how many Servers are available to be added according to your license limitations.
* *Buy More* \- Use this link to purchase a license.

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You can collapse the "*Trial Time Left*" widget by clicking the "Less" link in the upper right corner.

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As a result, you will see the following:

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After clicking the "Buy More" link, you will be redirected to the official R1Soft site.

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h3. *Activity*

The "*Activity*" widget is visible for all users. You can see the list of active tasks here. The following columns are presented:
* *State* \- The current state of the task. For example, it can be "Running."
* *Type* \- The task's type. The following types are available:
** *Data Protection Policy* \- Shown if a Data Protection task was started. See [Run policies].
** *Restore Files* \- Shown if a Restore Files task was started. See [Restore files].
** *Archive Recovery Points* \- Shown if an Archive Recovery Points task was started. See [Run archive policies].
** *Merge Recovery Points* \- Shown if a Merge Recovery Points task was started. See [Merge recovery points].
** *Disk Safe Verification* \- Shown if a Disk Safe Verification task was started. See [Run disk safe verification].
** *Bare-Metal Restore* \- Shown if a Bare-Metal Restore task was started. See [Launching Bare-Metal Restore|Launch a bare-metal restore].
** {color:#35383d}{*}Vacuum{*}{color}{color:#35383d} \- Shown if a Vacuum task was started. See {color}{color:#35383d}[Vacuum disk safes]{color}{color:#35383d}.{color}
** {color:#35383d}{*}Task History Clean Up{*}{color}{color:#35383d} \- Shown if a Task History Clean-up task was started. See {color}{color:#35383d}[Manage task history]{color}{color:#35383d}.{color}
** {color:#35383d}{*}Restore Control Panel User Data{*}{color}{color:#35383d} \- Shown if a Restore Control Panel User Data task was started. See {color}{color:#35383d}[Download control panel user data as an archive]{color}{color:#35383d} and {color}{color:#35383d}[Send control panel account backup to Control Panel Home for end-users|Send control panel account backup to Control Panel Home for end-users]{color}{color:#35383d}.{color}
** {color:#35383d}{*}Reporting{*}{color}{color:#35383d} \- Shown if a Reporting task was started. See {color}{color:#35383d}[Generate reports]{color}{color:#35383d}.{color}
** {color:#35383d}{*}Database Restore{*}{color}{color:#35383d} \- Shown if a Database Restore task was started. See {color}{color:#35383d}[Restore SQL Server]{color}{color:#35383d} and {color}{color:#35383d}[Restore MySQL]{color}{color:#35383d}.{color}
** *Exchange Restore* \- Shown if an Exchange Restore task was started. See [Restore Microsoft Exchange].
* *Server Name* \- The name of the Server that is currently backing up.
* *Start Time* \- The date and time of the task's start.
* *Detail* \- Click this icon to see the details of this task. You can also see this task in the Task History. See [Access task history].

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h3. *Performance*

The "Performance" widget is visible only to Super Users. Provides the following information:
* *Average backup time* \- Shows the average calculated time of a backup procedure.
* *Backups in the last 24 hours* \- Shows the number of backups performed during the last 24 hours.
* *Transfer Activity* \- Shows a real-time task's chart. The following chart colors are available:
** *Green -* For replication procedures.
** *Brown -* For Restore procedures.
** *Blue -* For a total view.

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