You can access the Backup Manager Web Interface by means of a Web browser.
Access the Backup Manager from the local machine
You can connect to the Backup Manager Web Interface from the Start Menu (Start > (All) Programs > Idera Server Backup > Server Backup Manager.
 | Note The Start menu folder may be different from the above if the User chose a different name during the Server Backup installation. |
Alternatively, you can connect to the Backup Manager Web Interface from the computer where it is installed by typing "localhost" into the address bar of the browser:
| Note If the default HTTP port "80" was not selected during the installation, specify the port, for example, "http://localhost:81." |
Accessing the Backup Manager from Internet/LAN
To connect to the Backup Manager Web Interface from any computer connected to Internet/LAN, follow the instructions below.
In the address bar of the browser, type the IP address (Host Name) of the Backup Manager. Typically, it is same as the IP address of the computer. Example:
 | Tip In Windows, you can learn the IP address of the computer by following these instructions: Click "Start," select "Run" (in some versions), type "cmd," type "ipconfig," and hit <Enter>. The IP address of your PC will be displayed among the other configuration parameters.
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| Tip In Linux, type the "ifconfig" command to determine the IP address of the machine.
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| Note If the default HTTP port "80" was not selected during the installation, specify the port, for example, "http://178.120.122.126:81." |
Using Secure Connection
You can use the following connection types to connect to the Backup Manager Web Interface:
- The Backup Manager Web Interface - Uses HTTP protocol
- The Backup Manager Secure Web Interface - Uses encrypted (SSL) HTTPS connections
The Backup Manager Secure Web Interface uses encrypted (SSL) HTTPS connections. To access the Backup Manager securely, add "https://" before the IP address (Host Name) of the Backup Manager. See also: Running Backup Manager over SSL (HTTPS).
| Note By default, HTTP and SSL are enabled. You can configure these settings in Configuration  Web Server Options. See [Configuring Web Server Options]. |
Logging in to the Backup Manager
Once you have established a connection to the Backup Manager, you will be prompted for a Username and Password.
Enter the Password you specified during installation. Click on "Login."
Proceed to the next step: Activate Server Backup Manager.