Differential Backup

This guide shows you step by step how to set up a new profile for continuous differential backup.

Note: Reset the archive attribute of all files in the source folder before starting the first differential backup. This ensures that only modified files are considered during the first backup.

1. Create Profile

Create a new profile.
Cancel the profile assistant if it appears.

2. Configure Profile

Apply the following settings:

Select Copy Mode from the menu.
- Select the copy mode 'Backup'.
Select Copy Rules from the menu.
- Enable the option 'Copy only files with archive attribute set'.
Select Backup Options from the menu.
- Enable the option 'Create backup folder in destination'.
- Enable the option 'Create backup generations' and define the maximum number of continuous backups.
Select Folders from the menu.
- Add the folder containing the data to be backed up to the source folder list.
- Add the folder where the backup folders should be created to the destination folder list.

3. Save Settings

Save the settings using the OK button.

4. Test Settings

Create a copy preview of your profile and verify the result of your settings.