The basic principles of the Auto Backup/FTP are as follows :-

• All or selected files in a directory and/or its associated sub-directories can be copied, either to another directory or to an FTP site.

• For flexibility the copies are defined in a series of profiles, each of which describes a set of files to be copied.

• Each of the copies can either be timed to occur at specific times or a specific frequency. They can also be performed manually.

Various techniques to broaden the use of the Auto Backup/FTP and make sure that your data is totally secure are discussed in this section :-

• The backup drive, where the data is copied, should be chosen with care.

• How to use the program with a laptop computer is discussed.

• FTP is an inherent part of the Auto Backup/FTP.

• Individual profiles can also be run using a Windows scheduled task.

• Errors such as files that don't copy because of lack of space or because they are locked are discussed.

• The help system is described.