How do I create a backup filter

Software

All

Cause

In general: Quota issues or unwanted data due to user profiles

Solution

Some general rules about backup filters:

• Filters are checked in creation order. Once inclusion/exclusion have been identified,
  the remaining filters will not be checked.
• Inclusions/Exclusions made by filters always take precedence over backup source selections.
• If all filters do not apply to a particular file, then this file is checked for inclusion/exclusion from the backup source selection.

Creating the filter in the software

1. Open the software
2. Go to the backupsets.
3. Choose the backupset where the filter has to be applied
4. Go to Source > Filter > Flip the switch to on.
5. Click on the to add a new filter
   • Remark: The option 'Exclude/Include all unmatched files/folders' will do the opposite of what you set in the filter.
     We advise NOT checking this box.

Filter settings

• Supply a clear name
• Choose the highest level to which to filter has to be applied, by default this is to all local hard-disks.
  Only to the selected drives/directories will the filter be applied.
• Choose whether you want the filter to apply to files, directories or both.
  e.g. *.mp3 = files, "My Music" = Directory
• Choose the filter Type that you want
  ends with, regex, contains, starts with
• Supply the Pattern that the filter has to look for
  The type and pattern are linked, don't use *.mp3 but .mp3 and "ends with" in case you want to exclude mp3 files.
• Make a choice whether you want to include or exclude files/folders

 

! A filter is also for existing data, the next backup will place the matched data in the retention area. I you want to create space straight away see: How can I delete data from the account