Start Window wizard screen

Use the Start Window to define a window of time to start backups, which are based on this schedule. The windows are preset in the wizard, but can be customized through the Policies utility.

Scheduled window options

The Scheduled window options include the following:

  • Select the Off hours options so that automatic backups start during what are normally considered nonworking hours.

  • Select the Working hours option so that automatic backups can start during normal working hours.

  • Select the All day option so that backups can occur at any time during the week.

  • Select the Custom option to configure windows by using the Custom Settings.

User window options

If the policy is for a catalog backup, User Window selections are disabled.

  • Select the Off hours option so that user backups can start during what are normally considered nonworking hours.

  • Select the Working Hours option so that user backups can start during normal working hours.

  • Select the All day option so that backups can occur at any time during the week.

Custom setting options

The following are the Custom setting options:

  • Use the Day option to select the day of the week when the backups can start.

  • Use the Start option to select the time of day when backups can start.

  • Use the Duration option to select how long the window remains open so backups can start.