When running one-time or scheduled backups you can apply selection lists to explicitly exclude or include files.
• You can specify an exclude list for full, differential, and incremental backup types for all systems, using wildcards if necessary. (Note that wildcards are not supported for Linux, Unix, and CIFS/NFS NAS clients.)
• You can specify an include list for full, differential, and incremental backup types for Windows (version 7.2 or higher) and Linux (version 8.0 or higher) clients only. Wildcards are not supported. For more information, see Windows selection lists and Linux selection lists.
• Use an include list for selective backup types, using wildcards if necessary. (Note that wildcards are not supported for Linux, Unix, and CIFS/NFS NAS clients.)
• Selection lists do not apply to bare metal backups.
Additionally, some selection lists support selection patterns, also known as wildcards. The following table indicates when you can use an include or an exclude lists, and indicates support for wildcards.
Backup Type |
Includes |
Notes about Includes |
Excludes |
Notes about Excludes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Full Backup |
Sometimes |
For Windows (version 7.2 or higher) and Linux (version 8.0 or higher). Wildcards not supported. |
YES |
For all clients. |
Differential Backup |
Sometimes |
For Windows (version 7.2 or higher) and Linux (version 8.0 or higher). Wildcards not supported. |
YES |
For all clients. |
Incremental Backup |
Sometimes |
For Windows (version 7.2 or higher) and Linux (version 8.0 or higher). Wildcards not supported. |
YES |
For all clients. |
Selective Backup |
YES |
Required. |
Sometimes |
Not supported for Computer selection lists. Supported for Enterprise selection lists. |
Bare Metal Backup |
NO |
N/A |
NO |
N/A |