The following types of file-level backups can be performed with the Unitrends system:
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Backup Type |
Description |
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Full backup |
Captures all selected data on the client. For file-level backups, you can use selection lists to exclude unwanted files (all systems) or include specified files (Windows and Linux only). Also called a master backup. |
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Incremental backup |
Checks the protected system in specified intervals of time and backs up changes in the protected data since the last successful backup (of any type). Any selection lists must match those applied to the previous full backup. |
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Differential backup |
Captures changes in the protected data since the date and time of the last successful full backup. You have the option to exclude unwanted files (all systems) or include specified files (Windows and Linux only). Any selection lists must match those applied to the previous full backup. |
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Selective backup |
Used to back up selected volumes, directories and/or files on a client. You can include specified files, using wildcards if needed. Wildcards are not supported for Linux, Unix, and CIFS/NFS NAS clients. Selective backups do not belong to a backup group. |
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Synthetic backup |
Full or differential backup that the system synthesizes by superimposing the incremental backups on the last full backup. Synthetic backups are system-side only and do not impact the client or networks. |
For a more detailed discussion of these backup types, see Backup types.