How to Exclude Files and Folders from Backing Up with Iperius Backup

Iperius Backup is a powerful tool for backing up virtual machines, servers, and other data. However, there may be certain files or folders that you do not want to include in your backups. In this article, we will show you how to exclude files and folders from backing up using Iperius Backup.

To start, open the Iperius Backup software console and navigate to the 'Settings' tab. From here, click on the 'Backup' option and then select the backup job that you want to modify. Clicking on this option will take you to the 'Backup Job Settings' window.

In this window, you will see a section called 'Exclusions.' This is where you can specify files or folders that you do not want to include in your backups. To add an exclusion, simply click on the 'Add Exclusion' button and select the file or folder that you want to exclude.

You can also use wildcards to exclude multiple files or folders at once. For example, if you want to exclude all files with a certain extension, you can type '*.txt' in the exclusion field.

Once you have added an exclusion, it will be applied to your backup job and any subsequent backups that you run. You can also delete exclusions by selecting them and clicking on the 'Delete Exclusion' button.

It's worth noting that Iperius Backup also has a feature called 'Smart Exclusions' which allows you to exclude files and folders based on certain criteria, such as file type or size. This can be very useful if you have large amounts of data that you want to exclude from your backups.

In addition to excluding files and folders, you can also use Iperius Backup's filtering and searching options to locate specific hosts in the 'Hosts' tab. This can be a helpful way to find the host that you are looking for quickly and easily.

For example, if you have multiple VMware vCenter servers configured, you can filter the list of hosts by selecting the 'VMware' option from the drop-down menu at the top of the screen. You can then select the specific vCenter server that you want to back up.

Overall, Iperius Backup provides a powerful set of features for excluding files and folders from backing up. By using these features, you can customize your backups to meet your specific needs and ensure that your data is safe and secure.

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