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Backup Frequency and Version Retention

Overview

Use the Backup Frequency and Version Retention settings to specify:

  • how often CrashPlan PRO backs up your files
  • which versions to remove
  • when to remove deleted files from the backup archives

Reference Diagram

Settings > Backup > Backup Frequency and Versioning

Item Description
a Backup frequency Indicates how often CrashPlan PRO backs up.
b Versions to keep from last week Indicates which versions to keep from last week (not including today).
c Versions to keep from last 90 days Indicates which versions to keep from last 90 days (not including last week).
d Versions to keep from last year Indicates which versions to keep from last year (not including the last 90 days).
e Versions to keep from previous years Indicates which versions to keep from previous years (not including last year).
f Remove deleted files afterPeriod after which deleted files are removed from the archive.
g DefaultReturn settings to original default.
h CancelIgnore changes.
i OKSave your changes.

Considerations

  • The frequency range depends on the setting for the previous interval. For example, the setting for “Last year” cannot be greater than the setting for the last 90 days.

Related Article

reference/version_retention_and_backup_frequency.txt · Last modified: 2009/12/08 13:54 by mswanson