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HPosenRU's avatar
HPosenRU
Level 4
6 years ago

MSSQL Policy - how to configure an exclude list

I am trying to figure out how to add an exclude list to an MS-SQL-Server Policy. The Backup Selection List is WHOLE_DATABASE with multiple instances and the Database Name directive of $ALL (I know I ...
7.7
mssql
NetBackup
windows server 2012
  • Mouse's avatar
    Mouse
    6 years ago

    The SQL Intelligent Policy feature can only back up Instances or individual databases but does not allow exclusions. For exclusions you have to use batch files.

  • Michal_Mikulik1's avatar
    Michal_Mikulik1
    Moderator
    6 years ago

    Note that you will have to use legacy script based policies, not intelligent policies. They dont provide exclusions.

    Regards

    Michal

    • HPosenRU's avatar
      HPosenRU
      Level 4
      6 years ago

      Mikhail and Michal,

      Thank you for the information. I missed this when looking at the guide. 

      So is there anyway to do the same thing using intelligent policies?

      Regards,

      Herb

      • Mouse's avatar
        Mouse
        Moderator
        6 years ago

        The SQL Intelligent Policy feature can only back up Instances or individual databases but does not allow exclusions. For exclusions you have to use batch files.