File Retry/Sharing (Global level)

If, during the backup, any files were unavailable to ARCserveIT because they were locked by another process, ARCserveIT can attempt to back them up again by, trying again immediately, or by trying again after the job.

The file sharing options are described as follows:

Retry Immediately

If you specify to retry the file immediately (the default), ARCserveIT will try to backup the file(s) based on the number of times specified in Retry Count (by default 3 times), every specified number of seconds in Retry Interval (by default every 10 seconds). If the file is still unavailable, this information is written to ARCserveIT's Activity Log and the job is labeled incomplete.

Retry After Session

Use Deny None if Deny Write Fails (Default option)

Attempt to place the file in "Deny Write" mode. If this is not possible (because the file is already open), then place the file into "Deny None" mode.

Use Lock Mode if Deny Write Fails

Attempt to place the file in "Deny Write" mode. If this is not possible (because the file is already open), then lock the file completely (prohibiting any user from opening or writing to the file). This option ensures the most recent version of the file is backed up.

Deny Write

Prevent another process from writing to the file while ARCserveIT has it open. If another process has the file open before ARCserveIT can open it, ARCserveIT will not back up the file (unless you specified an Open File Retry option).

Deny None

Allow another process to read or write to the file, regardless of whether ARCserveIT opens it first or opens it after another process already has it open. This option ensures that your files are up-to-date, although the file that was backed up may not be the most recent version.