Downloading and Installing BackJack v4
Requirements
- This version has a minimum system requirement of Jaguar (10.2.8 to 10.5.8)
- User must be logged in prior to backup sessions being able to occur
Downloading/Installing
- if you have not already done so, download the OS X software by clicking on the link: Download Now
- once the download is complete, locate the disk image (entitled BackJackX.dmg) in your Downloads location and double click
- this should open automatically to reveal the BackJack installer icon.
- Double click on the BackJack icon to be guided conveniently through the installation process
Getting Started with Setup Assistant
- navigate to the location where you installed BackJack and launch the application file
- you will be guided through the Setup Assistant which is a quick, one-time setup of important information - Continue
- enter your BackJack Account ID, the password you used during registration (case sensitive) and a computer ID (ie. G4, JoeMac, Server, etc.) - Continue
- if you wish to receive automated confirmation emails at the end of a completed backup session, activate the checkbox in the 'Email Information' screen - these emails are important since they summarize session information including what items were backed up, problems, compression achieved, total compressed amount you are storing - Continue
- enter a word or phrase to create your encryption key - very critical - be sure to document what you enter - this will be the key used to encrypt/decrypt your info - Done
- you are now ready to go. If you need assistance, please refer to the built-in documentation (ie. Help Menu --> BackJack Help), or contact us via support@backjack.com
