Log will be saved to this file
Data Protector Express lets you select a file in which to store the job logs. Click the Browse button to select a file. Data Protector Express always saves a copy of the log in the catalog in addition to the settings you choose here.
E-mail log
Log Format
Choose a format from the drop down list.
Log will be sent to...
Data Protector Express lets you
Auditing
In some cases, you may want positive confirmation that an object — such as a database — was backed up but you don't want to examine the compete log file generated by selecting Log All. You can accomplish this by setting the Audit property on the object when you select if for backup. Simply locate the object in the Selection page of the job properties,
Job Pre-Post Execution Commands
You can define commands to be executed before the backup job runs and after the backup job runs. They are often used to perform custom
Pre Execution Commands
The pre execution tab on jobs controls the command to be executed before the job is run, either on multiple hosts, or just the Domain Server. In addition there are options to control whether the job should stop, or whether the job should continue based on the outcome of the command.
Command path
Specifies a full path or relative path, to a shell command, including command parameters. For instance cmd.exe /c explorer.exe, or c:\windows\explorer.exe. A macro syntax is also supported in this field, for many different uses. See the Data Protector Express Technical Reference Guide for more information.
Run command on all hosts selected in job, as well as the Domain Server
When checked, processes the command on all machines selected in job. When unchecked, only runs the command on the Domain Server.
Number of minutes to wait for command completion
This value in minutes specifies how long the application should wait for the command to return. By default, it is set to Forever, meaning the application will wait for as long as possible for the command to complete. If set to something other then Forever, the application will terminate the command forcefully if it does not return in time.
Stop job if command fails to be executed
When checked, causes the job to be stopped if the pre command is fails to be executed, such as if the command does not exist or the operating system cannot property determine how to execute the command.
Stop job if command returns error code
When checked, causes the job to be stopped if the pre command executes but returns a
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