ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES directive and multiple data streams

The ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES directive applies only to Standard (except for NetWare target clients), MS-Windows, and NetWare policies. If this directive is used, this directive must be the only entry in the backup selections list for the policy. That is, no other files or directives can be listed.

The action that ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES causes depends on whether Allow multiple data streams is enabled for the policy.

See Allow multiple data streams policy attribute.

If the Allow multiple data streams option is enabled, the ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES directive applies only to Standard (except for NetWare clients) or MS-Windows policy types. NetBackup backs up the entire client, then splits the data from each drive (Windows) or file system (UNIX) into its own backup stream. NetBackup periodically preprocesses the client to make necessary changes to the streams.

See Setting the preprocess interval for auto-discovery.
If the Allow multiple data streams option is not enabled, NetBackup backs up the entire client and includes all drives and file systems in the same stream.

Caution:

Do not select Cross mount points for policies where you use the ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES directive.