Preventing Backup Exec from backing up snapshots

Question

Hi

I'm using a PV715N connected to a PV120DLT, using Backup Exec. I recently configured ActiveArchive to automatically take snapshots in the morning and at noon. How do I prevent my backup from backing up thos snapshots? I tried excluding the \ActiveArchives folder, but it did not help.

Any idea?

Michael

dagstaale · Answer

Assuming you are using backup exec 9.1 and AOFO. There is a separate wizard allowing you to specify the snapshot catalogue. This preventing the snapshot from making a hidden directory in every logical drives root

vauteix · Answer

Does this mean I have to update Backup Exec if I want to use snapshots AND do a real backup?!? Thanks for the information, Michael

Computergeek925 · Answer

Since most NAS boxes use PSM from Columbia Data Products, Inc. (PSM is Active Archive) www.cdp.com you have an instant way to recover files and recover from many situations.Just go to thier site and click the support section and they will help you.

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Preventing Backup Exec from backing up snapshots

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