HP B6960-90078 Figure, backup session, Backup Session, Creating a Backup Specification

	Backup
	Configuring a Backup
	A backup session is based on the backup specification, and can be
	started interactively. During the backup session, Data Protector reads
	the backup objects, transfers their data through the network, and writes
	them to the media residing in the devices.
Figure 5-1	Backup Session

Creating a Backup Specification

You can configure a backup specification using the Data Protector user interface. A backup specification defines the client systems, drives, directories, and files to be backed up, the devices or drives to be used, the backup options for all objects in the specification, and the days and times that you want backups to be performed.

You can create multiple backup specifications by copying an existing specification and then modifying one of the copies.

Data Protector provides default options that are suitable for most cases. To customize the behavior, use Data Protector backup options.

Keep the following key points in mind when you run a backup session:

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