Excluding files from automatic backups

On most NetBackup clients, you can exclude specific files from automatic backups by specifying the files in an exclude list on the client.

You can also create an include list to add a file(s) specifically that is excluded. The include list is useful to exclude an entire directory except for one file, for example.

Note:

Exclude and include lists do not apply to user backups and archives.

The method for specifying files in the exclude and include lists depends on the type of client as follows:

On Microsoft Windows clients

Specify exclude and include lists in the Backup, Archive, and Restore client interface: Start Backup, Archive, and Restore and click File > NetBackup Client Properties. Go to the Exclude list or Include list tab. For further instructions, see the NetBackup user's guide for the client.

The Exclude list or the Include list can also be specified through the NetBackup Administration Console on the master server.

See Exclude Lists properties.

On NetWare target clients

The exclude and include lists are specified when the targets are added. See the NetBackup user's guide for the client.

For UNIX clients

Create the exclude and include lists in the following files on the client:

/usr/openv/netbackup/include_list
/usr/openv/netbackup/exclude_list