> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/backup-and-storage/backup-service/how-tos.md).

# DCD How-Tos

## Quick Links

To set up and manage backup units, refer to the following How-Tos that guide you with step-by-step instructions on how to complete the tasks.

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Set Up a Backup Unit</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to create a backup unit and set up automatic backups.</td><td><a href="/pages/zBXcZUcrdsAsLZO1MOZ6">/pages/zBXcZUcrdsAsLZO1MOZ6</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Manage Backup Units</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to manage existing backup units using the Backup Service Console.</td><td><a href="/pages/I42pZ4a62cLLsBBlbROU">/pages/I42pZ4a62cLLsBBlbROU</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Delete a Backup Unit</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to delete an existing backup unit.</td><td><a href="/pages/bRYoyIjKdtLQ2ZEmxMGR">/pages/bRYoyIjKdtLQ2ZEmxMGR</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Apply Backup Encryption</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to apply client-side AES-256 encryption to the backups.</td><td><a href="/pages/i0V7j0x9AZ8tkbTFoxZg">/pages/i0V7j0x9AZ8tkbTFoxZg</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Update Agent Version</strong></mark></td><td>Learn different methods for updating agent versions.</td><td><a href="/pages/iLRdd72MKwe0RTwWeTWN">/pages/iLRdd72MKwe0RTwWeTWN</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Install Acronis Backup Agent on Linux</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to install Acronis Backup Agent to backup and recovery data on Linux system.</td><td><a href="/pages/SRdVlLwdMfaYZ2yPsbD1">/pages/SRdVlLwdMfaYZ2yPsbD1</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Install Acronis Backup Agent on Windows Server</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to install Acronis Backup Agent to backup and recovery data on Windows Server.</td><td><a href="/pages/jsczbCBbxpZlvuk4PHA6">/pages/jsczbCBbxpZlvuk4PHA6</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Configure Object Storage as a Backup Target</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to configure <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos_cloud_object_storage</code> as target for backup data.</td><td><a href="/pages/fRd8SasNSij9Z5mISksh">/pages/fRd8SasNSij9Z5mISksh</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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