PowerProtect Data Manager 19.14 File System User Guide

Configure file exclusions

You can specify properties that cause PowerProtect Data Manager to exclude matching discovered files or folders from backups. For example, swap files. You can define a new exclusion filter on the File Exclusions page or apply a saved filter.

1. To enable exclusions, set Would you like to enable exclusions? to Enabled.
   The wizard displays the available filtering conditions and the option to use an existing filter or group of filters as a template.
2. To apply or import a saved filter:
   1. Click Add Saved Filter.
      The File Exclusion Filter Groups page appears and displays the existing saved filters and filter groups.
   2. Use the Search name of a Filter Group field to filter the list.
   3. For any saved filter or filter group, select USE AS TEMPLATE or USE THIS GROUP.
      Both options transfer the selected filter or filter group to the File Exclusions page. However, the USE AS TEMPLATE option enables you to edit the filtering conditions from the saved filter. The USE THIS GROUP option treats the saved filter as an immutable preset.
   4. When you are finished applying or importing filters, click Finish.
3. To define a new filter:
   1. Select one or more filtering conditions.

      +File Size

      Exclude files and folders that are larger, smaller, or equal to a specified size. Select Equals, Greater than, or Less than and then specify a size value with units.

      +File Type

      Exclude files or folders, based on file type. Specify a file name extension or multiple file name extensions. Separate multiple values with commas.

      +Modified Time

      Exclude files or folders that were modified before or after a certain date. Specify a date in either the After or Before field. For NAS shares, provide the modified time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do not convert to UTC, the filter might exclude incorrect files or folders.

      +Folder Path

      Exclude files and folders in a specific path. Specify the file path, and then enclose the file path in quotations. You can specify an absolute or relative path.

   2. When you are finished building the filter, click Add Filters.
      The wizard displays the new exclusion filter as a group.
   3. Type a name and description for the filter and then click Save.
4. When you are finished adding exclusion filters, click Next.