# Backup configuration overview

Managing backups involves several main steps.

1. Back up the Management Servers and Log Servers regularly or schedule backup tasks to run at regular intervals.
2. Store the backup files in a safe location.

   When you create backup files, you can save the files on the Management Server or on your local workstation. We recommend copying the backup files to a safe location, such as removable media or another host, for long-term storage.

3. When necessary, restore a backup.