ACRONIS Backup & Recovery Server OEM, User Manual

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Backup
The result of a single backup operation (p. 147). Physically, it is a file or a tape record that contains a
copy of the backed up data as of specific date and time. Backup files created by Acronis Backup &
Recovery Server OEM have a TIB extension. The TIB files resulting from backup consolidation are also
called backups.
Backup archive (Archive)
A set of backups (p. 147) created and managed by a backup plan. An archive can contain multiple full
backups (p. 150). Backups belonging to the same archive are always stored in the same location.
Multiple backup plans can back up the same source to the same archive, but the mainstream
scenario is "one plan – one archive".
Backups in an archive are entirely managed by the backup plan. Manual operations with archives
(validation (p. 152), viewing contents, mounting and deleting backups) should be performed using
Acronis Backup & Recovery Server OEM. Do not modify your archives using non-Acronis tools such as
Windows Explorer or third-party file managers.
Backup operation
An operation that creates a copy of the data that exists on a machine's (p. 151) hard disk for the
purpose of recovering or reverting the data to a specified date and time.
Backup options
Configuration parameters of a backup operation (p. 147), such as pre/post backup commands,
maximum network bandwidth allotted for the backup stream or data compression level. Backup
options are a part of a backup plan.
Backup plan (Plan)
A set of rules that specify how the given data will be protected on a given machine. A backup plan
specifies:

what data to back up

where to store the backup archive (the backup archive name and location)
 the backup scheme, that includes the backup schedule and [optionally] the retention rules

[optionally] the archive validation rules (p. 152)
 the backup options (p. 147).
For example, a backup plan can contain the following information:

back up volume C: (this is the data the plan will protect)
 name the archive MySystemVolume and place it to \\server\backups\ (this is the backup archive
name and location)
 perform full backup monthly on the last day of the month at 10:00AM. Delete backups that are
older than 3 months
(this is a backup scheme)
 validate the last backup immediately after its creation (this is a validation rule)
 protect the archive with a password (this is an option) .