Configuring the backup naming convention

You should configure the names for database backup Snapshot copies and SnapInfo directory Snapshot copies to include either the string recent for the most recent Snapshot copy, or the date and time at which the Snapshot copy is created.

Steps

1. In the Actions pane, click Backup Settings.

   Another way to access the backup naming convention option is Backup Wizard > Select the naming convention for the newest backup.

2. Select either naming convention for the database backup Snapshot copy and SnapInfo directory Snapshot copy:
   • If you want to identify the most recent backup copy by the Snapshot copy name that includes the string recent, select Use Generic.
   • If you want all Snapshot copy names, even for the most recent backup copy, to contain the date and time at which the Snapshot copy is created, select Use Unique. This option is selected by default. This is the Snapshot copy naming convention used by SnapManager for Microsoft Exchange releases prior to release 3.0.

3. Click OK.

   SnapManager applies the selected naming convention to all subsequent backup operations.