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Difficulty: EasyData Export, Backup Services, and Mass Operations

An administrator needs to configure a weekly automated backup of all organizational data using the native Salesforce Data Export Service. Arrange the steps in the correct chronological order to complete this setup.

  1. 1Navigate to Setup and enter Data Export in the Quick Find box, then select Data Export.
  2. 2Click Schedule Export to open the automated backup configuration options.
  3. 3Select the preferred file encoding and choose whether to include chatter files and document attachments.
  4. 4Set the Export Frequency to Weekly, specify the start and end dates, and select the start time.
  5. 5Select the specific object data to include (or check 'Include all data') and click Save.

Answer

The correct sequence for scheduling a weekly data export is: 1) Navigate to Data Export in Setup, 2) Click Schedule Export, 3) Configure file encoding and attachment options, 4) Set the frequency to Weekly along with the date and time window, and 5) Select the object data to export and save the schedule.
To set up an automated recurring backup in Salesforce using the native Data Export Service, an administrator must first access Data Export in Setup, choose to Schedule Export, specify encoding and attachment settings, establish the weekly frequency window, and select the objects to export before saving.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the Data Export tool in Setup.
Opens the Data Export administration page.
Setup is the central hub for administrative tasks including backup configuration.
2
Click Schedule Export.
Opens the scheduling interface for automated backups.
Export Now performs an immediate run, whereas Schedule Export creates a recurring job.
3
Define file encoding and attachment inclusion settings.
Ensures document attachments and chatter files are included if required.
Attachment settings must be configured prior to specifying scheduled times.
4
Set frequency parameters.
Schedules the export service to run weekly within specified date ranges.
Salesforce requires a start/end date and preferred execution window.
5
Select data objects and save.
Persists the scheduled export job in Salesforce.
Saving completes the configuration process.

Key Concept

Data Export Service Scheduling
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