diff --git a/Jenkinsfile b/Jenkinsfile
index 56cf800..28fb4de 100644
--- a/Jenkinsfile
+++ b/Jenkinsfile
@@ -51,8 +51,9 @@ pipeline {
         stage('initialize environment') {
             steps {
                 sh '''
-                  date=`date`
-                  touch $DEPLOY_FILE
+                  date=`date`;
+                  touch $DEPLOY_FILE;
+                  touch $BACKUP_FILE;
                 '''
             }
         }