Backup selections

[bmquiroz]

Hi all,

Is there any way to have ARCserve automatically backup subdirectories below a backed up directory? I have users creating folders on the root of a public network share and every time they create a folder I have to select it as a part of the daily backup job. Running r11.1 (3104)

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[vschumpy]

Ensure you select the whole drive or directory - so that the checkbox next to the drive/directory in your backup job is 'Full Green' else you backup job is static and will only backup the files/directories selected when you created or modified the backup job.

 

[bmquiroz]

Thanks for the info. I do have one subdirectory deselected; guess this put the entire root folder in static mode. Will all other sub directories under root directories that are checked off (green) automatically backup upon creation?

Thanks again.

 

[vschumpy]

Yes they should do, only files and directories under half green selections are static.

 

[bmquiroz]

Ok got it! Thanks for your help.

 

[Cyklops]

Keep in mind that fully green selected directories underneath half green selected directories are dynamically themselves.
The basic rule is:
-all underneath half green selected box is static (this is called 'explicit packaging'
-all underneath full green selected is dynamic (this is called 'dynamic packaging')

regards

 

[bmquiroz]

Thanks for clarifying.

-Sip