is issued. Note: If the Media Allocation Policy is "strict", you must specify a
Prealloc list.
GENERAL_OPTIONS
-preview
Checks the backup objects, backup devices and options you selected, without
performing the backup. The check includes: backup objects, status of the backup
device, available media, and the approximate amount of data which will be
backed up.
-pool MediaPool
Instructs the Session Manager to use an alternate media pool for the backup. By
default, the default media pool for the backup device is used.
-prealloc MediaList
Specifies a list of media to be used for the backup. If the Media Allocation policy
for the pool is set to "strict", the media in the Prealloc list are used in the sequence
shown in the list. If one of these media is unavailable, a mount prompt is issued.
Note: If the Media Allocation Policy is "strict", you must specify a Prealloc list.
-protect{none | weeks n | days n | until Date | permanent}
Sets the level of protection for the backup session. The media containing this
backup session cannot be overwritten until the protection expires. By default, the
protection is permanent.
-report{warning | minor | major| critical}
Sets the level of error notification for the session. Errors are classified (in ascending
order) as: warning, minor, major and critical. When you select a level,
errors of this level and higher are displayed in the Monitor window. For example,
if major is selected, only major and critical errors are reported. By default,
all errors are reported.
-pre_exec Pathname
Instructs the Session Manager to execute this command before starting the backup
session. The complete Pathname of the command should be specified. The
command is executed on the Session Manager system.
-post_exec Pathname
Instructs the Session Manager to execute this command after the backup session.
The complete Pathname of the command should be specified. The command is
executed on the Session Manager system.
-compress
Instructs the General Media Agent to write data to media in the compressed
format.
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