Creating an Incremental Backup Set [2]

The schedule screen shown in this example instructs the Dr.Backup software to perform an incremental backup every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The software is set to start this process at 12:15am. This schedule may be appropriate for a business that operates during normal business hours Monday thru Friday.

Use the appropriate check boxes to select the frequency and time that you want your incremental backups to execute. When you are satisfied with your selection, click Apply and Close.

You are now ready to select the folders, subfolders or actual files that you want to be contained in the Default - Incremental backup set.

Although you previously defined the critical data files for your Default - Full backup set, you must repeat the exact same file selection process for this new, complementary Default - Incremental backup set.

Note: The Default - Incremental backup template is preconfigured to exclude executable images ending in the file suffix .exe -- and dynamic link library files ending in the file suffix .dll. You can override this setting by adjusting the Auto Select feature of the software from the icon menu bar. Backing up operating system files is not recommended.

Save your folder and file selections by clicking on the diskette symbol on the icon menu bar or by selecting Files > Save… option from the text main menu bar.

You have just configured the backup software to perform an incremental backup of the critical folders and files identified. When the scheduled time for a backup arrives, your PC will now automatically start the client software and backup the selected files.

If you wish to run the start the incremental backup now, simply select Run > Run now from the main window of the backup client.