Using selection lists with the selective backup type

With the selective backup type, you can specify which data to include by directory path, file name, and file type. Wildcards are supported for most clients. Wildcards are not supported for Linux, Unix, and CIFS/NFS NAS clients. A selective backup does not belong to a backup group, so the inclusion list does not apply to any subsequent backups unless you schedule periodic selective backups using the same inclusion list. A backup strategy using only the selective backup types is not recommended because it would not capture only incremental changes in the protected data. The selective backup type is best used as a one time backup. For recommendations about when to use the selective backup type, see When to use a selection list.