Configuring retention rules

The retention rules are part of the protection plan, and their availability and options depend on the backup scheme. For more information, see Retention rules according to the backup scheme.

To configure the retention rules

1. In the protection plan, expand the Backup module.
2. Click How many to keep.
3. Select one of the following options:
   • By number of backups

   • By backup age

     Separate settings for monthly, weekly, daily, and hourly backups are available. The maximum value for all types is 9999.

     You can also use a single setting for all backups.

   • By total size of backups

     This setting is not available with the Always incremental (single-file) backup scheme.

   • Keep backups indefinitely

4. [If you did not select Keep backups indefinitely] Configure the values for the selected option.

5. [If you did not select Keep backups indefinitely] Select when the retention rules are applied:
   • After backup

   • Before backup

     This option is not available when backing up Microsoft SQL Server clusters or Microsoft Exchange Server clusters.

6. Click Done.
7. Save the protection plan.