Changing the Full Backup filename

[Former Member]

Hi All:

This actually seems like a ridiculous simple question...

I f I name my full medium, the name is static. Is there anyway to create the filename that will change (auto increment or date append etc)?

(same question for incremental file).

The reason I need this is I don't want the files to overwrite.

Thanks

Tony

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Tony,

sorry, it's not possible to create a backup medium (full backup or incremental) such that the filename will change (auto increment or date append etc). Your only option is to change the name of the file on the OS level, or more simply, move the backup file to another location. You can then continue to use the same medium for subsequent backups.

Since you don't want the files to be accidentally overwritten, you should also set 'overwrite = no' in the medium properties.

Thanks,

Ashwath