Folder Exclusions

You can configure folder exclusions if you do not want certain folders to be backed up by a backup job or removed by a retention policy.

To configure exclusions, do the following:

  1. In the main menu, click General Options.
  2. Open the Folders tab.
  3. In the Specify mailbox folders to exclude from backup section, select check boxes next to folders that you want to exclude from a backup.
  4. Click OK.

Note

When you select Deleted Items, both deleted and permanently deleted items will be excluded.

To prevent mailbox folders to be removed by a retention policy, do the following:

  1. In the main menu, click General Options.
  2. Open the Folders tab.
  3. In the Specify mailbox folders to exclude from retention policy section, select folders that you want to preserve during a retention session.
  1. Click OK.

Excluding Folders