Difference between "Archive Repository" and "Keep all versions"

[Max93]

Good day everyone,

I'm currently in the process of restructuring our backup system, and in doing so, I seem to have several options for archiving older backups.

When I create a backup job, I have the option to select "Archive Repository" and move all files older than x days.

However, under the "Backup Repository -> Advanced..." section, I also have the option to specify "Keep all versions."

What exactly is the difference here, and which would be the best approach?

[HannesK]

Hello,
the question is what you try to achieve

I have the option to select "Archive Repository" and move all files older than x days.

it's not that simple... "move" only happens when the source file in production was changed or deleted.

However, under the "Backup Repository -> Advanced..." section, I also have the option to specify "Keep all versions."

that option exists in case you want to limit the versions of a file, but keep the backup in general for a defined amount of time.

Best regards,
Hannes

[Max93]

Dear HannesK,

Thank you very much for the feedback and the information. Through some tests I have now found out what the difference is and know what I have to do

Best regards,
Max