Backup Options Automatically Updated; Advanced Options - HP BB118BV - StorageWorks Data Protector Express Package User's Manual & Technical Reference

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Backup options automatically updated

The settings shown on the Options page fall into two categories: (1) settings that are updated
automatically when Data Protector Express runs a scheduled automatic media rotation job (default or
custom), but specified manually in unscheduled and manual media rotation jobs; and (2) settings that are
always specified manually by the user.
Data Protector Express jobs can be scheduled in several ways.
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When an automatic media rotation job is scheduled, the job appears on the Job Status view with an
indication of the date and time the job is scheduled to run. When Data Protector Express runs these
scheduled jobs listed on the Job Status view, it automatically updates the several settings on the Options
page: Backup mode and Write mode.
NOTE:
Data Protector Express does NOT automatically update these five settings when you manually "force"
a scheduled job to run. For example, when Data Protector Express automatically runs a scheduled
backup job on a Monday, it changes (updates) the Backup Mode from Full to Incremental, but does
not automatically update these settings.
When you run an unscheduled or manual rotation job, Data Protector Express always uses the settings
selected by the user.

Advanced Options

The Advanced Options button on the Options page allows the user to specify certain settings controlling
how files are stored on media and several post-job operations. In particular, these options specify
whether the data on the media is stored in the same form as it was transmitted across the network. Data
Protector Express can either store the data in a format specific to a particular network platform or in a
generic format. Similarly, Data Protector Express can store all of the data it receives or filter out some of
the data used by particular network platforms or operating systems.
In general, the default values should be used. These options are provided only for advanced users who
need to customize their backup jobs for unique circumstances. These options might be used in one of
two circumstances: when transferring data from one network platform or operating system to another; or
when demands on network traffic require that a backup job be run as quickly as possible.
CAUTION:
Unless you have specific needs that require changes to the advanced options, leave the default values
unchanged.
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Backup Jobs
Choose this file type to save the log files in a format that can be read by any text editor.
Data Protector Express lets you select a file in which to store the job logs. Click the
Browse button to select a file. Data Protector Express always saves a copy of the log in
addition to the settings you choose here.
Choosing a Backup Schedule.