New Recipe - Cove - Generate Backup Selections Report

Automate the bulk collection of remote backup device selections and schedules, and maintain a persistent device inventory.

This recipe bulk-enumerates devices and retrieves current backup selections and schedules, storing the results in a persistent inventory across multiple runs.

It is designed for environments where backup configuration changes must be tracked over time while preserving the last known-good state for offline or unreachable devices.

https://developer.n-able.com/n-able-cove/update/recipes/cove-generate-backup-selections-report

Why use this recipe

Use this workflow to:

• inventory backup selections across many devices
• compare current selections to previous runs
• detect unreachable or misconfigured devices
• export a stable report for review
• track selection and schedule changes over time

Prerequisites

• PowerShell 7 or later
• valid Cove authentication access
• permission to enumerate device metadata and remote-access endpoints
• access to the services used by your environment

What the script does

The script:

1. enumerates devices and metadata
2. filters for relevant and reachable devices
3. resolves remote-access endpoints
4. authenticates and retrieves current selections and schedules
5. stores results in a persistent master inventory
6. retains prior values for offline or unreachable devices
7. exports CSV/XLS reports and highlights anomalies

Recommended usage

Run the script on a recurring schedule, ideally every four hours, to detect configuration drift while preserving historical state for offline devices.

Result

This recipe provides a repeatable way to collect backup selection data across your fleet and maintain a reliable historical inventory.