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spider328
Level 4
8 years ago

NetBackup Exclude List Not backing up previously excluded directories/files

We had to modify our exlude list recently and noticed that after deleting an entry in the file, NetBackup still does not pick up those previously excluded files.

Looks like it would only start backing up files in the previously excluded directories if the dates are after the last incremental backup.

Is there a work around this aside from running a FULL backup or moving to another policy?

Again, thanks for all your feedbacks. 

 

 

 

 

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  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    8 years ago
    You have a choice between mtime and ctime for Incr backups. Those are your only choices.

    You will need to run a Full to pick up previously excluded files where mtime or ctime did not change since last Full backup.

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    spider328
    Level 4
    8 years ago

    I copied a previously excluded file to a new file and assigned the attributes of the of the old file. NetBackup did not backup this incremental change. I would think regardless of the date as long as it is a change, NetBackup should back it up.

    • Marianne's avatar
      Marianne
      Level 6
      8 years ago

      See if this TN helps: http://www.veritas.com/docs/000121106   
      Note the difference between mtime and ctime for incr backups.

      For further troubleshooting, please ensure that bpbkar log folder exists on the client and logging level is set to 3.

       

      • spider328's avatar
        spider328
        Level 4
        8 years ago

        Since the mtime, atime, and ctime of the directories/files that were used to be in the excluded_list did not change then these would not be backed up by an incremental backup. 

        Looks like the only way if to run a FULL backup to pick up these directories/files. I know moving the server to a new policy would also work but is there any other way aside from these two options.