Is there an option to NOT put the backup into a ZIP file (or anything similar)?

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CraigD
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Is there an option to NOT put the backup into a ZIP file (or anything similar)?

Post by CraigD »

In my initial testing it wasn't a problem to have the backup saved into a .zip file. As my testing progressed and I included more and more folders into my backup, the resulting .zip file began to take longer and longer to open. Once I have the backup running the way I want (with the required folders selected as part of the backup), the .zip file will take too long to open. If there are no other options then I will have to abandon my testing. I am testing another product that simply copies the backed-up files to a file system folder. That would be my preference.

Adrian (Softland)
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Re: Is there an option to NOT put the backup into a ZIP file (or anything similar)?

Post by Adrian (Softland) »

Hi,

The Mirror backup type in Backup4all will copy all source files to destination, without zipping them.
To change the backup type of the current backup job, please open Backup Properties->Type page.
Select Mirror and press Save.
The current backup catalog will be deleted and a new Mirror backup will be executed.
Do you know you can monitor your backups remotely with Backup4all Monitor? You can read more here: https://www.backup4all.com/backup4all-monitor.html

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