Self-contained backup sets
You can use Self-Contained backup sets to perform backup and restore tasks using only local storage.
Self-Contained backup sets have the following features and limitations:
• Platforms: DS-Client running on Windows / Linux / Mac
• Data is stored locally at customer site (local disk or UNC path)
• Up to 5 Self-Contained backup sets
• Up to a total of 10 GB of protected data
• Only the latest generation of a file is protected
• Data stored is compressed
NOTE: You cannot convert a
Self-Contained backup set to an
Online backup set. You can use the Clone feature to duplicate it as a new
Online backup set (see
“Cloning a backup set”).
IMPORTANT: Before creating a Self-Contained backup set, configure the Local Storage Path: Click Setup > Configuration > Parameters. Click >> beside Local Storage Path to browse and select the required path. Backup data for Self-Contained backup sets will be stored at this location.
To create a self-contained backup set
1. Configure the backup set in the New Backup Set Wizard. In the last screen of this wizard, which is Choose the name for this backup set, you can select the backup set type.
2. In the Set Type list, select Self-Contained.
3. Click Finish.