Manage backup sources

A backup source is the entry point for protected data. HyperFileLens can protect files on a host running an Agent or access a NAS share through a Proxy.

Host files

Deploy the Agent on a Linux, Windows, or macOS host. In the English interface, open Protection → Backup Wizard → Backup Sources, select Add Source → Source Host, choose the operating system, and run the displayed installation command on the destination host.

The installation command contains one-time registration information. Do not copy the full command into public documentation, issues, or chats. After the node connects, refresh the list and confirm:

• Lifecycle Status is Registered;
• Connectivity is Online;
• the host type and operating system are correct;
• the intended directory can be browsed during backup configuration.

Avoid selecting:

• operating-system pseudo filesystems, device files, or temporary mount points;
• folders the Agent account cannot read;
• large caches or reproducible data with no recovery value;
• overlapping root folders that include the same data more than once.

NAS shares

Select Add Source → NAS, configure the share protocol, address, and credentials, and choose a Proxy that can reach the share. Verify the path, protocol, credentials, and character set before saving. The Proxy must be able to connect to the NAS; access to the console alone is not sufficient.

If non-ASCII names appear incorrectly, check the Proxy mount character set and operating-system support. Do not work around the problem by renaming production files.

Routine checks

• Keep the Agent or Proxy online.
• Confirm that folders remain browsable after permission changes.
• Compare the selected scope with the intended protected data.
• Keep node versions compatible with the current control plane.

Backup configurations, tasks, snapshots, and restore records are associated with the source. If a host is temporarily offline, restore its Agent or network connectivity instead of registering a duplicate node. Never include installation commands or registration credentials in public troubleshooting material.