Only Backup Specific Folders

[mikehday]

I've got a very simple question that I'm sure anyone can answer ... How do I specify on the client properties that I only want some specific folders to be backed up?

 

[mikehday]

Just for further clarification ... I know there is an Include tab on the properties of the client but other drives still are getting backed up even though I'm only specifying certain folders in the exclude tab.

 

[philpe]

Not sure about doing that in the client properties, but I would suggest doing it with a policy. If your client is included in a policy that says "All local Drives" then that's what it will do. I have created separate policies for many clients based on the fact that I need only a few folders or files. Doesn't hurt to have more policies, and it beats having to exclude every file in the client properties.

Hope this helps.

 

[BFOJ]

If you want specific folders to be backed up on all your clients, on the NBU Server, just add the path/folder(s) (i.e., d:\home).

1) Backup Policy Management
2) Create a new class or use an existing class
3) Select the class, click on Files
4) Click on Edit, New to add a new pathname

You shouldn't need to do an include on a client unless you have an exclude on the Server that excludes a parent folder or other similiar situation.