Excluding Files From Automatic Backups

On most NetBackup clients, you can exclude specific files from automatic backups by specifying them in an exclude list on the client. You can also create an include list to add back in some of the files by using an include list. The include list is useful, for example, if you want to exclude an entire directory except for one file.

The method for specifying files in the exclude and include lists depends on the type of client that you are configuring.

• 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 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 adding the targets. See the NetBackup user's guide for the client.
• On UNIX clients, you create the exclude and include lists in the following files on the client:

/usr/openv/netbackup/exclude_list

/usr/openv/netbackup/include_list

The following topics explain the rules for creating these lists on UNIX clients.