Configuring the initial backup path
You can configure as many Initial Backup paths as you need. These are local disks or UNC path locations (Windows DS-Client) that can be shipped to your service provider.
NOTE: You should plan to assign each Initial Backup Path to backup sets from the same DS-Client. After being assigned to the backup sets of one DS-Client, the Initial Backup path is also called the Initial Backup buffer of that DS-Client.
1. On the Initial Backup menu, click Path.
2. In the Set Initial Backup Path dialog box, click Add.
3. In the Select Initial Backup Path dialog box, specify the Computer and Directory for the Initial Backup path. Use a descriptive name for paths to make it easier for your service provider to identify the DS-Client associated with the data.
The Select Initial Backup Path dialog box is slightly different, depending on whether the DS-Client is running on Windows or Linux.
4. If desired, select an Encryption Method for the metadata, which are the descriptive files used to manage the Initial Backup.
5. Click OK to save the path.
6. In the Set Initial Backup Path dialog box, click Close.