Standard Profile

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With mid value compression rates, compression is a little weaker but the process is slightly quicker. Setting the compression to the max value results in somewhat smaller backup archives, but these are slightly slower in performance.

With the standard profile you can easily define a profile that will be reused each time you create a new backup set. Of course, a backup set built from a standard profile can still be adjusted.



In the Standard Profile you will also find the Email setup for sending a log file to a specific Email address each time a backup job completes. Simply check the Email option box.



The Where tab

Destination folders

On this page you can specify the folders destination for your backup jobs.
The Default folder is the main repository folder.
The Alternative folder will be used if the default folder is not available when the backup is started.
The Second copy folder will be used to store a copy of the archive file, because archive files are like others and can be corrupted or damaged by viruses.

To select a local folder click the button to browse your computer and select the folder.
To select a network folder click the to access the list of computers defined in Tools.

These folders can be changed at any time.

Ftp-Http

   
If you want to upload your compressed backup files to an Ftp or Http server, pick the default connection
If you have not yet define a connection click the Create connection button to create one.

If you use a non standard ftp port change the 21 to the value used by your system.

Check This computer is always connected if you wish to bypass the checking connection first.

Temporary folder

The Temporary folder is an important option. Backup2005 Pro can create archive file in memory or using a temporary folder before creating the final archive file.

Using a temporary folder is highly recommended. Use the in memory process only for small backup.

When choosing a temporary folder you must assume that there is enough space to process the data. An archive file of mixed data is around 50% of the data size.

The archive file can be stored on a local drive or on a network drive.

Backup2005 Pro can clean up this folder when the application is closed. Check the Clean-up when closing application item.



The How tab

Backup mode

   
The Backup mode is a very important definition of the Backup set, when you use the Classic mode backup.

Full : In this case, all files matching the list and any Include specifications and not being excluded in the Exclude page will be backed up. If Keep Archive Flags (see options) is not checked then the archive flags of all files backed up will be reset after performing the backup.

Incremental : Generally used after at least one full backup archive is stored. It processes only those files, which are new or have changed since the last full or Incremental backup. The files archive flag determines this, it processes only the files with an archive flag that is set. If Keep Archive Flags ( see Options ) is not checked, then the archive flags of all files backed up will be reset after performing the backup.

First Full then Incremental : The first job is done as a Full backup, subsequent jobs are done as Incremental.



When you select First Full then Incremental, the Reset group box becomes available.


When you select a Reset option ( every Week or every Month) a full backup will be performed when a new week or a new month starts.
A custom period is available when you define (or modify) a New backup set.

You can associate the First Full then... backup mode with the Reset option.

If you choose to reset every week, every week a full backup will be carried out. Subsequent jobs will be processed as incremental until the next full backup sequence begins.

Backup Options

   
Backup Hidden and System files : if checked, hidden and system files are included in the backup process, otherwise these files will be ignored.

Verify during backup : When checked, every single data block written to the backup archive is re-read and compared to the block intended to be written to ensure data integrity.

No catalog : Catalog database is not updated.

Use alternative destination folder for intermediate jobs
This option is available if the Alternative folder has been defined. If you check this option all incremental jobs will be stored into this folder.

Erase target removable media : if checked, all the files in the backup destination directory will be deleted before the backup is started. This is useful to reuse any backup media (e.g. disks) for another backup without having the user delete the old contents of the disk first.
This option works only for removable media.

Split size : you can define a value to create multi-part archive file. You can create multi-part archive file to span over multiple media using our burner driver. If you don't define a split size value, this value will be calculated at run time with the space available on the first medium inserted.

CD-DVD specific options :

Eject CD-DVD after burning : the burner tray is open after burning

Send email when a new medium is needed : an email is sent to the email address defined in the Email log file tab. This is useful if the backup is running on a different computer.

CD-DVD perform a full erase : if Erase target removable media is checked media are erased using a quick erase by default. If you which to process a complete erase check this option. If you use CD-R or DVD-R the option is ignored.

The Log file tab


Here you can specify the log file type.

If you select the Complete log file type : all operations are detailed in the log file, and each is described complete with back-up status.

If you select the Summary log file type : only general operations and errors are recorded, resulting in a smaller log file. If you use the Catalog option, this log file type is recommended.

If you check Show warnings, any warnings will be included in the log file.


Log files can be automatically cleaned-up, every week or every month.
Each time Backup2005 Pro is launched, log files are checked and deleted if they match the criteria selected.


The Exclude tab

Indicate here the file types you don't wish to back-up.


The exclude list is already populated with the most common extensions of temporary files to be excluded.

You can manage this list to fit your needs.

If you wish to add, delete or modify an item in the list, move the cursor to the edit zone:

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to add a new item: add the extension in the edit zone (with an *.) and press the button. If the extension is not already included it will be added to the list.

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to remove an item: select the item to be removed in the list (just click over it - the line will be highlighted). The item will be displayed in the edit zone. Press the button. The edit zone will be cleared and the item removed from the list.

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to modify an item: select the item from the list (as detailed above), modify it in the edit zone and then press the button. The item will be replaced by the text modified in the edit zone.

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to clear the list (not recommended) click the button

The Compression tab

Compression method

Backup2005 Pro offers three compression methods. For more details about zip file format see also Zip file format

Define how data is compressed during the backup. Decompression during a restore is accomplished automatically.

If you select the lowest value, the data is stored on the backup media "as is."

Compression level :

With mid value compression rates, compression is a little weaker but the process is slightly quicker. Setting the compression to the max value results in somewhat smaller backup archives, but these are slightly slower in performance.



The Email log file tab

Email

Backup2005 Pro offers multiples options : simple message with a resume or message with log file as file attachment. The message can be sent only if errors or warnings occur.

Please note Backup2005 Pro does not provide any connection to the Internet. Your computer must already be connected.

Message will be sent using SMTP protocol (if your SMTP server needs authentication you must select Login and set the password). If you don't know the value check your Email client application.

Select the kind of message to send :

·	Always log file as an attachment : the log file is sent after each backup job.

·	Log as an attachment only if errors or warnings : the message is sent only if errors or warnings occur while processing. The log file is attached to the message.

·	Always a message with a summary report : a message is sent with a short description of the job.

·	Message only if errors and warnings : the summary message is sent only if errors or warnings are reported by the process.

If you want to receive Email only for scheduled backups, just check the Only if scheduled item.

SMTP

Fill the SMTP definition with your email account definition. These values are provided by your ISP.


Burner tab

The Burning stage area tab

The Burning stage area is used to build the archive file before burning it on the CD (or DVD).
It is possible to define your own burning stage area. This allow you to move this area to another disk partition to solve possible disk space limitation

Burner driver

If you wish to use your packet writer software (Direct Cd, Incd) you must select the None option (Read Using CD and DVD burner)

You can also use the Windows XP burner driver instead our internal driver.

Burner speed and block size

You select here the burner you wish to use by default.

Block size default value is 2048 and it is not necessary to change it. This value is provided in case you are using a non standard medium.

The Retention tab

You can define a delay to keep your archive files. After this delay archive files are removed. Of course archive files must be available to be removed.

The Run tab

The Run before and Run After options let you define applications to run before and/or after backup job. You can, by example, run an anti viruses software before starting the backup.

The Messages tab

You can define here a short message to be displayed before and/or after the backup job. If you plan to schedule backup when the user is not logged don't define any message.