[Manage archiving] options can be defined for the new Policy or they can be added to an already existing one. Follow the instructions below to specify archiving options while creating a new Data Protection [Policy|Manage policies] in Server Backup.
1. Click Policy in the Main Menu to open the Policies window.
2. In the Policy menu, click on Create New Policy.
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3. The Create New Policy window will open.
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4. Define the name and description (optional) of the new Policy.
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5. Select the Server from the drop-down menu.
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6. Select the Disk Safe from the drop-down menu.
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7. Go to the Data Retention tab to set the scheduling for the creation of Archive Points.
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8. Click on the Add Archiving Schedule button.
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9. The "Edit Archive Schedule" window will appear.
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The following options can be set here:
* *Archive Point Limit* \- Indicates the number of stored Archive Points. After exceeding this number, the old Archive Points will subsequently be replaced by the new ones.
* *Archive Frequency* \- The type of archiving schedule. Can be hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly.
* *Starting Minute* \- Depending on the Archive Frequency selected, it will allow you to set the specific time for the archiving process.
10. Click the "OK" button in the "Edit Archive Schedule" window.
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11. Then click the "Create" button.
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You can also run the policy immediately by clicking the "Create and run" button.
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12. The policy will be created and added to the Policies list.
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13. The yellow icon in the Actions column indicates that archiving is assigned to that policy. Archiving can start according to the defined schedule or can be launched manually by clicking the icon.
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14. After the Recovery Point has been archived, you will see an icon in the Recovery Points List in the Archived column.
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For more information about the Backup Manager Policy, see [Manage policies].{excerpt:hidden=true}Instructions on how to add an archiving policy in Server Backup Manager.{excerpt}
1. Click Policy in the Main Menu to open the Policies window.
2. In the Policy menu, click on Create New Policy.
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3. The Create New Policy window will open.
!Create New Policy window_2_English.png!
4. Define the name and description (optional) of the new Policy.
!Identification area_English.png!
5. Select the Server from the drop-down menu.
!Disk Safe area_Server selection_English.png!
6. Select the Disk Safe from the drop-down menu.
!Disk Safe area_Disk Safe selection_English.png!
7. Go to the Data Retention tab to set the scheduling for the creation of Archive Points.
!Create New Policy_Data Retention tab_English.png!
8. Click on the Add Archiving Schedule button.
!Create New Policy_Add Archiving Schedule_English.png!
9. The "Edit Archive Schedule" window will appear.
!Edit Archive Schedule window_English.png!
The following options can be set here:
* *Archive Point Limit* \- Indicates the number of stored Archive Points. After exceeding this number, the old Archive Points will subsequently be replaced by the new ones.
* *Archive Frequency* \- The type of archiving schedule. Can be hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly.
* *Starting Minute* \- Depending on the Archive Frequency selected, it will allow you to set the specific time for the archiving process.
10. Click the "OK" button in the "Edit Archive Schedule" window.
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11. Then click the "Create" button.
!Create New Policy_Create button_English.png!
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You can also run the policy immediately by clicking the "Create and run" button.
!Create New Policy_Create and run button_English.png!
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12. The policy will be created and added to the Policies list.
!Policies list_Policy created_2_English.png!
13. The yellow icon in the Actions column indicates that archiving is assigned to that policy. Archiving can start according to the defined schedule or can be launched manually by clicking the icon.
!Archive Now icon_2_English.png!
14. After the Recovery Point has been archived, you will see an icon in the Recovery Points List in the Archived column.
!Recovery Points list_Archived icon_2_English.png!
For more information about the Backup Manager Policy, see [Manage policies].{excerpt:hidden=true}Instructions on how to add an archiving policy in Server Backup Manager.{excerpt}