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# backup-scheduler

Create a backup scheduler that is responsible for creating backups of flexi images. This command allows you to set up a backup scheduler to automatically create backups of your flexi images at specified intervals.

## Usage

```
cldkctl flexi image backup-scheduler [flags]
```

## Aliases

```
backup-scheduler, backup-scheduler
```

## Steps

Follow the steps below to run and view the result of this command:

1. Run the following command in your terminal:

```
cldkctl flexi image backup-scheduler
```

2. Select the **instance** for which you want to create the backup scheduler.
3. Select the **backup time**.
4. Select the **backup duration**.
5. Enter a **backup name**.
6. Confirm the backup scheduler creation by selecting **Confirm**.

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7. Once completed successfully, the terminal displays the success message.

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## Flags

{% hint style="info" %}
This command supports [global flags](/guidance-for-enterprise/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags.md). Refer to the Global Flags section for details
{% endhint %}

| Flag   | Shorthand | Description                            |
| ------ | --------- | -------------------------------------- |
| --help | -h        | Help for the backup-scheduler command. |