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Backup and DR Workflows can be configured to run according to a schedule or run
on demand only. Scheduled Backup and DR Workflows can be run on demand.
Running a Backup and DR Workflow on demand is particularly useful when the Backup and DR Workflow's
data source has been updated but the Backup and DR Workflow is not scheduled to run
for a while. The Backup and DR Workflow can be run on demand to provision or re-provision
an environment without having to wait for the next scheduled run.
To run a Backup and DR Workflow, follow these steps:
Click the App Manager tab and select Workflows from the
drop-down menu. The Workflows page opens.
Right-click the workflow that you want to run and select Run Now from
the drop-down menu. The Run Workflow dashboard page opens.
Depending on your Backup and DR Workflow type, see the following topics
for more information:
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