Applying filters - the basic steps

Whether you are applying filters on a local basis or to an entire job, the way in which the filters are selected and set is the same, only the access to the Filter dialog box is different. The following sections outline the basic steps for applying filters on a local and global basis. For detailed information on setting each filter type, see:

Applying filters on a global basis (per job)

The basic steps for applying a filter on a per job basis is outlined below:

1. Select the Filter button from the ARCserveIT Menu Bar.

2. Select the type of filter to apply.

3. Select the filter's parameters in conjunction with your requirements

4. Select to have the filter "Include" or "Exclude" the files to be backed up.

5. Click the Add button.

6. Click OK when you are done.

Applying filters locally (per host)

The basic steps for applying a filter on a per host basis is outlined below:

1. Select the local object you want to filter.

2. Select the Filter tab from the source tabs located to the right of object browser.

3. Select the type of filter to apply.

4. Select the filter's parameters in conjunction with your requirements

5. Select to have the filter "Include" or "Exclude" the files to be backed up.

6. Click the Add button.

For general rules of filter precedence see `Global vs. Node level filtering'.

For backup jobs, filters can be applied on a per host basis. For restore jobs, filters can only be applied on a per job basis. Therefore, you cannot set up different filters for each host or media session (depending upon your view). In addition, if you switch between views on the Restore Manager window, any existing filters will be lost.