Managing Backup Policies (Classes)
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Client List
The client list names the clients that belong to the class. NetBackup backs up
these clients according to the file list, schedules, and general attributes for the
class. NetBackup clients must be in at least one class and can be in more than
one. Having a client in more than one class is useful, for example, to back up
different sets of files according to different rules.
File List
The file list names the files and directories that NetBackup includes in
automatic backups for clients in this class. The file list does not apply to user
backups or archives because in those instances the user selects the files.
NetBackup uses the same file list for all clients in the class but all the files do
not have to exist on all clients. NetBackup backs up the files that it finds. Files
are processed serially for each client. It is possible, however, to back up more
than one client in parallel.
A related item is the exclude list. You can create this list on each client to
specify files that you do not want to include in automatic backups of that
client. The exclude list does not apply to user backups and archives.
Schedules
Schedules control the backups for the class. For example, there can be
schedules for automatic-full, automatic-incremental (differential or
cumulative), and user backups or archives. A class can have multiple
schedules.
• Schedules for automatic backups back up the file list on all clients in the
class according to the timetables set up in the schedules.
• Schedules for user backups and archives specify when users can start these
operations from the clients.
Each schedule also specifies other criteria, such as how long to retain the
backups. A storage unit and volume pool can also be specified.
NetBackup 3.2 System Administrator's Guide for Windows NT
NetBackup 3.2 System Administrator's Guide for Windows NT