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JP.Lucero at 00:50, 1 September 2025

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	* '''Copy Files:''' simply copies files to the remote storage.		* '''Copy Files:''' simply copies files to the remote storage.
	* '''Move Files:''' same as the copy mode but will also remove the local copy of the file immediately when the job is done.		* '''Move Files:''' same as the copy mode but will also remove the local copy of the file immediately when the job is done.
	* '''Auto-tier Files:''' a variation of the 'move' mode where after ~~a set period of time~~ the ~~local expired~~ files are replaced with 'stubs/links' to the files at the destination which may be NAS or Object storage. When users access files (links) that have been tiered out to the destination/secondary storage. The accessed files are cached locally using available storage. Set the stub creation policy in the ‘Advanced Settings’ section.		* '''Auto-tier Files:''' a variation of the 'move' mode where after moving the files, the source files are replaced with 'stubs/links' pointing to the files at the destination which may be NAS or Object storage. When users access files (links) that have been tiered out to the destination/secondary storage. The accessed files are cached locally using available storage. Set the stub creation policy in the ‘Advanced Settings’ section.

	'''Backup Direction'''		'''Backup Direction'''

JP.Lucero at 05:12, 26 August 2025

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	Backup policies replicate data from any NFS/CIFS share on your network to a specific ''Network Share'' on the QuantaStor appliance. It does so by temporarily connecting to the remote appliance via CIFS/NFS and then does a parallelized scan and copy of files that have not yet been backed up. QuantaStor backup policies only do ''pull based'' backups and do not push data to other servers or appliances on your network. (If you need something that is push based one could develop a simple cron job that uses rsync or similar tool to do a push style backup to another server.)		Backup policies replicate data from any NFS/CIFS share on your network to a specific ''Network Share'' on the QuantaStor appliance. It does so by temporarily connecting to the remote appliance via CIFS/NFS and then does a parallelized scan and copy of files that have not yet been backed up. QuantaStor backup policies only do ''pull based'' backups and do not push data to other servers or appliances on your network. (If you need something that is push based one could develop a simple cron job that uses rsync or similar tool to do a push style backup to another server.)


	'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Schedules --> Backup Policy --> Create ''(toolbar)''		'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Schedules --> Backup Policy --> Create ''(toolbar)''

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	=== Multi-source Backup ===		=== Multi-source Backup ===
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	* '''Move Files:''' same as the copy mode but will also remove the local copy of the file immediately when the job is done.		* '''Move Files:''' same as the copy mode but will also remove the local copy of the file immediately when the job is done.
	* '''Auto-tier Files:''' a variation of the 'move' mode where after a set period of time the local expired files are replaced with 'stubs/links' to the files at the destination which may be NAS or Object storage. When users access files (links) that have been tiered out to the destination/secondary storage. The accessed files are cached locally using available storage. Set the stub creation policy in the ‘Advanced Settings’ section.		* '''Auto-tier Files:''' a variation of the 'move' mode where after a set period of time the local expired files are replaced with 'stubs/links' to the files at the destination which may be NAS or Object storage. When users access files (links) that have been tiered out to the destination/secondary storage. The accessed files are cached locally using available storage. Set the stub creation policy in the ‘Advanced Settings’ section.


	'''Backup Direction'''		'''Backup Direction'''
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	* '''Outbound Data Transfer (Network Share → Remote Storage Export):''' Pushes or backs up data from your local system to remote storage.		* '''Outbound Data Transfer (Network Share → Remote Storage Export):''' Pushes or backs up data from your local system to remote storage.



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	CDP will queue and copy or move newly created and modified files to be copied to the destination immediately.		CDP will queue and copy or move newly created and modified files to be copied to the destination immediately.


	'''Remote Storage Export'''		'''Remote Storage Export'''
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	Aside from backup files copied or moved to Remote Storage, the backup policy will also create incremental snapshots of your network share folder depending on retentions you set.		Aside from backup files copied or moved to Remote Storage, the backup policy will also create incremental snapshots of your network share folder depending on retentions you set.


	'''''Note:''' Snapshots created through Backup Policy, Remote Replication, or Snapshot Schedule are independent of each other. Creating snapshots using any one of these functions will suffice.''		'''''Note:''' Snapshots created through Backup Policy, Remote Replication, or Snapshot Schedule are independent of each other. Creating snapshots using any one of these functions will suffice.''
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	* '''Destination Subdirectory:''' zip-files		* '''Destination Subdirectory:''' zip-files
	* '''''Adjust the rest of the settings based on your preferences.'''''		* '''''Adjust the rest of the settings based on your preferences.'''''



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	'''Output:'''		'''Output:'''
	[[File:Bkup Policy - Ex-Copy-04.png\|none\|frame\|Backup output filtered to include only ZIP files.]]		[[File:Bkup Policy - Ex-Copy-04.png\|none\|frame\|Backup output filtered to include only ZIP files.]]


	'''<big>Auto-Tier Backup Mode</big>'''		'''<big>Auto-Tier Backup Mode</big>'''
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			[[File:Bkup Policy - Ex-Auto-tier-03.png\|none\|frame\|Source files are replaced with ‘stub/links’ after the backup is executed.]]
	~~Source files are replaced with ‘stub/links’ after the backup is executed.~~		<br><br>

	[[File:Bkup Policy - Ex-Auto-tier-03.png\|~~frameless~~\|~~1080x1080px~~]]~~<br>~~<br><br>

	[https://wiki.osnexus.com/index.php?title=Backup_Policies For further information see Administrator Guide]		[https://wiki.osnexus.com/index.php?title=Backup_Policies For further information see Administrator Guide]


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JP.Lucero at 05:08, 26 August 2025

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JP.Lucero at 03:54, 26 August 2025

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 == Policy Settings ==
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 * '''Copy Files:''' simply copies files to the remote storage.
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 * '''Cloud Container:''' Add your preferred cloud storage in Cloud Containers section and use it as backup storage.
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+Aside from backup files copied or moved to Remote Storage, the backup policy will also create incremental snapshots of your network share folder depending on retentions you set.
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JP.Lucero at 03:10, 26 August 2025

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 === Parallelized Backup ===
 Found in In the 'File Selection Settings' tab, QuantaStor Backup Policies are designed to be able to backup large NAS filers with millions of files. It can do this efficiently via the parallelized scan process it uses which takes advantage of the scale-out capabilities of some filers.  In some cases running multiple backup streams in parallel is not efficient and in those cases you'll want to set the policy to use a single stream or small number of backup streams/processes.
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JP.Lucero at 02:46, 26 August 2025

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	The purpose of Create Backup Policy in QuantaStor is to simplify the backup process and ensure data protection by providing a centralized and automated way to create, configure, and manage backup tasks. It allows users to define various parameters and settings related to backup operations, such as backup schedules, retention periods, target destinations, and backup types.		The purpose of Create Backup Policy in QuantaStor is to simplify the backup process and ensure data protection by providing a centralized and automated way to create, configure, and manage backup tasks. It allows users to define various parameters and settings related to backup operations, such as backup schedules, retention periods, target destinations, and backup types.

	By using Create Backup Policy, administrators can easily set up recurring backup tasks according to their organization's specific requirements. ~~This~~ can ~~include creating full backups~~, ~~incremental backups~~, or ~~differential backups at regular intervals~~. The backup policy also enables administrators to determine how long backups should be retained, ensuring that data is available for recovery within the desired timeframe.		By using Create Backup Policy, administrators can easily set up recurring backup tasks according to their organization's specific requirements. All backups are incremental after the initial run and can operate in copy, move, or auto-tier modes. The backup policy also enables administrators to determine how long backups should be retained, ensuring that data is available for recovery within the desired timeframe.

	Furthermore, Create Backup Policy allows users to select backup targets, such as local disks, network-attached storage (NAS), or cloud storage services, to store their backup data. This flexibility allows organizations to choose the most suitable backup destination based on factors like cost, performance, and data accessibility.		Furthermore, Create Backup Policy allows users to select backup targets, such as local disks, network-attached storage (NAS), or cloud storage services, to store their backup data. This flexibility allows organizations to choose the most suitable backup destination based on factors like cost, performance, and data accessibility.
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	=== Parallelized Backup ===		=== Parallelized Backup ===
	Found in In the '~~Advanced~~ Settings' tab, QuantaStor Backup Policies are designed to be able to backup large NAS filers with millions of files. It can do this efficiently via the parallelized scan ~~a backup~~ process it uses which takes advantage of the scale-out capabilities of some filers. In some cases running multiple backup streams in parallel is not efficient and in those cases you'll want to set the policy to use a single stream or small number of backup streams/processes.		Found in In the 'File Selection Settings' tab, QuantaStor Backup Policies are designed to be able to backup large NAS filers with millions of files. It can do this efficiently via the parallelized scan process it uses which takes advantage of the scale-out capabilities of some filers. In some cases running multiple backup streams in parallel is not efficient and in those cases you'll want to set the policy to use a single stream or small number of backup streams/processes.

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Qadmin at 16:58, 18 October 2024

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Qadmin at 16:56, 18 October 2024

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	Found in In the 'Advanced Settings' tab, QuantaStor Backup Policies are designed to be able to backup large NAS filers with millions of files. It can do this efficiently via the parallelized scan a backup process it uses which takes advantage of the scale-out capabilities of some filers. In some cases running multiple backup streams in parallel is not efficient and in those cases you'll want to set the policy to use a single stream or small number of backup streams/processes.		Found in In the 'Advanced Settings' tab, QuantaStor Backup Policies are designed to be able to backup large NAS filers with millions of files. It can do this efficiently via the parallelized scan a backup process it uses which takes advantage of the scale-out capabilities of some filers. In some cases running multiple backup streams in parallel is not efficient and in those cases you'll want to set the policy to use a single stream or small number of backup streams/processes.

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Qadmin at 16:53, 18 October 2024

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