Managing Files

Files backed up to SafetyNet are stored in an S3 bucket in a 360Works account. During set up, SafetyNet will do a network check and will create a S3 bucket in the region with the fastest ping time. The SafetyNet installer automatically creates a SafetyNet folder in the FileMaker Server Backups folder.

• Make sure to set up a backup schedule on FileMaker Server to save backups to this folder
• You can also assign additional folders for SafetyNet to upload to S3 by adding them in the "Off-Site Storage Setup" section of the SafetyNet Admin page
• You can set an interval for how long to keep backups in this same section

If you need to download, delete, or restore a file to FileMaker Server you can do so on the SafetyNet Manage Files page. You can also manually run SafetyNet on this page by clicking the "Run Now" link at the top of the page.

Can SafetyNet backup encrypted files?

Yes, there are no special actions that need to be taken for encrypted files. Backups will run the same as any non-encrypted file. If you need to restore an encrypted file to FileMaker Server, this will work the same as any other file as well, but you will need to manually open the file in the FileMaker Server admin console just like you would if you uploaded it with FileMaker Pro

Can SafetyNet be used to move files between servers?

Yes, the S3 bucket that your files are put into is associated with the 360Works account that you sign in with, so if you manage multiple servers, you can use the same account to manage all the files in one place. This is also helpful if a server has a catastrophic failure. You can simply install SafetyNet on the new server, sign in to your 360Works account, and then restore your backups to the new server.