Backup operation in an SLP
Use the Backup operation in a storage lifecycle policy to create a backup. All Backup operations in a single storage lifecycle policy must be on the same media server.
A Backup operation creates a tar-formatted image. To create a snapshot image, select a Snapshot operation.
Table: Backup operation characteristics
Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
Storage unit selection | The selection must be a backup storage unit or a backup storage unit group (see the following note). The selection cannot be a snapshot storage unit or a snapshot storage unit group. |
Child of | A Backup operation cannot serve as the child of any other operation. Therefore, do not click on any other operation in the SLP when adding a Backup operation. |
Source for | A Backup operation can be the source of a Duplication operation. (See Figure: SLP that contains a Backup operation.) |
Hierarchy notes | If a Backup operation appears in an SLP, it must be the first operation. An SLP can contain a maximum of four Backup operations. |
Job type | A Backup operation generates a Backup job in the Activity Monitor. |
Window | Backup operations do not offer the option to create an SLP window. |
