Configuring Archive Backup - ABB 800xA User Manual

Archive Device Aspect
The Volume Name Format is a format string for generating the volume ID when
initializing a volume during timed archive. Enter any string with/without format
characters (all strftime format characters are accepted). This can be changed when
manually initializing a volume. The default value is '%d%b%y_####':
%d = day of month as a decimal number [1,31]. 
%b = abbreviated month name for locale, for example Feb or Sept. 
%y = year without century as a decimal number [00,99].
#### is replaced by the Volume Name Counter value to make it a unique volume ID,
the number of #'s determines the number of digits in the number.
The Volume Name Counter is used to generate a unique volume id when the
volume is initialized. The default value is 1. This number is incremented and
appended to the Volume ID each time the volume is initialized.
The Active Volume field is the volume number of the current volume being
archived, or to be archived.
The Create Auto-Publish Volumes check box is not operational in this software
version.

Configuring Archive Backup

It is recommended that the archive backup feature be used when archiving to a disk
drive. There are two backup methods: ISO image and copy files. With ISO image,
when a volume becomes full, the contents are written to an ISO Image file at the
specified Backup Destination. The ISO files can then be burned onto CD ROM or
DVD for permanent storage. As an alternative, specify that a shadow copy of the
volume be created on a network file server. Both methods can be used.
When archive backup is configured, as volumes are backed up, the volumes are
marked backed up. Volumes cannot be overwritten until they are marked backed up.
If necessary, override this feature and mark volumes as backed up even if they are
not.
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