Server Management

Selective Backup

Choose which servers to include when exporting or uploading backups. Select specific servers for manual export or cloud backup instead of all-or-nothing.

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Getting Started with Selective Backup

Selective Backup replaces complex workflows with a few clicks. Here's the process.

Open Server Dashboard

Navigate to the Server Management section.

Access Selective Backup

Open Selective Backup from the server overview panel.

View & Manage

Review server information and take management actions through the UI.

Command Line Life

Doing It Manually Without Selective Backup

Think Selective Backup is overkill? Here's the alternative: raw terminal commands and manual config files.

SSH into server

Connect to check server status.

terminal

ssh root@your-server-ip

Check system info

Gather server details.

terminal

# OS info
cat /etc/os-release
uname -a

# CPU info
lscpu | head -20

# Memory
free -h

# Disk
df -h

# Now remember all these commands for every server

Update packages

Keep system up to date.

terminal

apt update
apt upgrade -y
# Wait 10 minutes
# Hope nothing breaks
# Reboot if kernel updated
reboot

Updates can break things. No rollback button.

Manage services

Check and control services.

terminal

systemctl status docker
systemctl status nginx
# Check each service one by one
# No unified dashboard

The Easy Way

Let Server Compass Handle It

Selective Backup isn't just faster—it's safer. No typos, no forgotten flags, no accidental disasters.

Visual interface
No terminal needed
Built-in error handling
Works on any VPS

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Capabilities

What Selective Backup Can Do

Everything you need for server management in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.

Get Started

Choose which servers to include when exporting or uploading backups

Select specific servers for manual export or cloud backup instead of all-or-nothing

Integrated with Server Compass's Server Management suite

Why Selective Backup Matters

Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Selective Backup makes professional-grade server management accessible to everyone.

At-a-Glance Monitoring

Selective Backup shows CPU, RAM, disk, and network metrics in a single dashboard view.

Quick Actions

Selective Backup provides one-click package updates, Docker setup, and system configuration.

Multi-Server Support

Selective Backup manages unlimited VPS servers from one application with saved connections.

Resource Trending

Selective Backup tracks resource usage over time so you can plan capacity and identify bottlenecks.

Common Questions About Selective Backup

Common questions about Selective Backup in Server Compass

How do I access Selective Backup in Server Compass?

Selective Backup is available in the Server Management section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to Server Management, and you'll find Selective Backup ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.

Does Selective Backup require any server-side installation?

No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Selective Backup works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).

Is Selective Backup included in all Server Compass plans?

Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Selective Backup, is included with the one-time $29 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 96+ features for all your servers.

Can I use Selective Backup with any VPS provider?

Selective Backup works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.

What makes Selective Backup different from command-line alternatives?

Selective Backup provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.

More Server Management Features

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Server Overview Dashboard

At-a-glance view of CPU, RAM, and disk usage. See OS info, auth method, location, and provider details.

Resource Monitoring

Real-time CPU, memory, and disk usage graphs. Track resource trends and identify bottlenecks.

System Packages

List and manage installed system packages. Update individual packages or perform system-wide upgrades.

Port Management

View all open ports and the services using them. Identify conflicts and manage port allocations.

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Try Selective Backup Today

Download Server Compass and get access to Selective Backup along with 95 other features. One-time $29 payment. No subscriptions. No per-server fees.

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